Head Of Haulage

Interaction Recruitment Group; Kettering; In loco; GBP 80.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

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Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Head of Haulage to lead and develop its heavy goods transport division based at its Kettering site. The role combines hands-on operational management with strategic leadership, driving efficiency, compliance and growth in a long-established family-owned business.

You will report to the Group Managing Director, lead a team of drivers and office staff, and play a key part in shaping the division's future, including developing new business

Competenze

• Senior leadership experience in transport/logistics
• Strong operational management and KPI delivery
• Business development and client relationship skills

Mansioni

• Oversee daily transport operations including fleet management and route planning to meet KPIs.
• Lead drivers and office staff, ensuring safety, compliance and high performance.
• Shape growth strategy, identify new business opportunities and build customer relationships.
• Manage budgeting, cost control and financial performance for the haulage division.

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Head of Haulage

Location: Cranford Road, Kettering
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (flexible between 7am and 6pm)

Interaction Recruitment is working with a well-established, fourth-generation family-owned business to recruit an experienced Head of Haulage to lead and develop its specialist heavy goods transport division.

With a heritage spanning over 90 years and a workforce of approximately 200 employees, the Group operates across several sectors, including equipment, construction and manufacturing. Its haulage division supports both internal Group operations and external customers, providing a responsive and competitive transport service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport professional to take ownership of a growing haulage operation, combining hands-on operational management with strategic leadership and business development.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director, you will have overall responsibility for the successful day-to-day running and future development of the haulage division.

You will lead a team of HGV drivers and office-based staff, ensuring transport operations are efficient, commercially successful and fully compliant with all relevant legislation. Alongside managing operational performance, you will play a key role in shaping the division's growth strategy, developing customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

This is a varied, senior management position requiring someone who can balance operational detail with commercial thinking and strategic leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Oversee all daily transport operations, including fleet management, vehicle scheduling, driver allocation and route planning.
• Ensure transport activities operate efficiently, meeting customer expectations and agreed KPIs and SLAs.
• Identify opportunities to improve vehicle utilisation, maximise backloads and reduce operational costs.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance programmes, ensuring MOTs, servicing, roadworthiness and vehicle documentation are kept up to date.
• Monitor tachograph records, driver hours and working time compliance, addressing any issues through appropriate training and support.
• Implement and improve transport management systems, processes and operational procedures.
• Maintain accurate records relating to vehicles, drivers, schedules and completed deliveries.

Leadership & Business Development

• Provide strong leadership and direction to the transport and office teams, developing a positive, accountable and inclusive working environment.
• Drive the strategic development and growth of the haulage division.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, identifying opportunities to increase business and secure repeat work.
• Identify and develop new commercial opportunities, expanding the customer base and strengthening the division's market presence.
• Work closely with Group Directors and other business divisions to support wider operational requirements and growth plans.
• Take responsibility for budgeting, cost control, capital expenditure and financial performance.
• Report regularly to the Group Managing Director on operational performance, commercial opportunities and strategic development.

Compliance, Health & Safety