Director of Transport

Page Executive; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company bonus

HQ East Midlands travel

Job summary

Page Executive in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Director of Transport to lead the national transport operation from the East Midlands HQ, reporting directly to the MD. The role focuses on developing transport strategies, overseeing daily logistics, and driving cost-efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have proven transport management experience, strong leadership, and budgeting skills, with a track record in compliance and data-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport management within the specialist logistics services sector.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of transport regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience in budgeting and performance management.
• Ability to analyse data and implement strategic improvements.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement transport strategies to optimise efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee day-to-day logistics operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Manage and lead a team of transport professionals, providing guidance and support.
• Monitor transport budgets and performance metrics, making data-driven decisions.
• Ensure the maintenance and safety of the vehicle fleet.
• Collaborate with other departments to align transport activities with business objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers and customers.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within the transport function.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Data analysis

Job description

• Newly created position of Director of Transport
• Leading the UK Transport operation, reporting directly into the MD

About Our Client

My client are a UK based logistics service provider, head-quartered in the East Midlands.

Job Description

• Develop and implement transport strategies to optimise efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee day-to-day logistics operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Manage and lead a team of transport professionals, providing guidance and support.
• Monitor transport budgets and performance metrics, making data-driven decisions.
• Ensure the maintenance and safety of the vehicle fleet.
• Collaborate with other departments to align transport activities with business objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers and customers.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within the transport function.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Director of Transport should have:

• Proven experience in transport management within the specialist logistics services sector.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of transport regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience in budgeting and performance management.
• Ability to analyse data and implement strategic improvements.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What’s on Offer

• Salary ranging from £110,000 to £120,000.
• Company car included as part of the package
• Company bonus
• HQ East Midlands, UK Travel