Branch Manager Freight Forwarding

White Recruitment Construction; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable logistics company is seeking a Branch Manager in South Derby to lead its freight forwarding operations. The role involves full P&L responsibility, managing a team of 25, and ensuring operational excellence in time-critical logistics. Candidates should have proven leadership experience in freight forwarding, strong knowledge of multi-modal freight, and a results-driven attitude. The position offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 with a bonus potential up to £20,000, alongside benefits such as private healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Branch Manager or senior leadership role within freight forwarding or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of multi-modal freight operations.
• Background in time-critical or urgent freight operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full P&L responsibility for the branch.
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 25 staff.
• Build and manage key customer relationships.
• Drive new business development across all freight modes.
• Ensure operational efficiency in time-critical shipments.
• Maintain compliance with industry regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of multi-modal freight

People management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Branch Manager – Freight Forwarding
Location: South Derby
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus up to £20,000
Car Allowance: £6,000
Benefits: Private Healthcare, Pension, and more

We are recruiting for an experienced Branch Manager to lead a well-established freight forwarding operation in South Derby. This is a key leadership role within a fully multi-modal business, managing a team of around 25 people and driving both operational excellence and commercial growth.

The Role

As Branch Manager, you will take full responsibility for the performance of the branch, ensuring high service standards, strong financial results, and continued business development. Time-critical logistics is a major part of the operation, so experience in urgent or high-priority freight movements will be highly valued.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £70,000
• Annual bonus up to £20,000
• £6,000 car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• A senior leadership role within a growing, reputable freight forwarding company

Key Responsibilities

• Full P&L responsibility for the branch
• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of approximately 25 staff
• Managing and growing key customer relationships
• Driving new business development across all freight modes
• Ensuring operational efficiency and service excellence, particularly within time-critical shipments
• Maintaining compliance with all industry regulations and internal standards

About You

• Proven experience in a Branch Manager or senior leadership role within freight forwarding or logistics
• Strong knowledge of multi-modal freight (air, sea, road, and rail)
• Background in time-critical or urgent freight operations is highly desirable
• Commercially astute with strong people management skills
• Results-driven with the ability to lead by example