Head of Haulage & Transport | Flexible Hours, Pension & Training

Interaction Recruitment; Kettering; Presencial; GBP 45 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Annual awards

Wellbeing sessions

Company socials

Resumo da oferta

Interaction Recruitment are supporting a well-established, fourth-generation family-owned Group in appointing a Head of Haulage / Transport Manager in Kettering. This hands-on senior role oversees day-to-day transport operations, drivers, planning, and compliance to drive growth and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will hold a CPC Transport Manager qualification, possess strong HGV haulage experience, and have a proven track record in managing operator licences, driver hours, and fleet

Qualificações

• CPC Transport Manager qualification is essential.
• Experience in HGV haulage/transport operations.
• Experience with Operator Licence management and UK transport law.
• Strong knowledge of Drivers' Hours and tachograph rules.
• Experience managing HGV drivers and transport operations.

Responsabilidades

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day haulage operation.
• Lead and manage HGV drivers and transport office staff.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence and UK transport legislation.
• Manage driver compliance, tachographs and Drivers' Hours.
• Monitor performance, provide training and support.
• Oversee transport planning, scheduling and fleet utilisation.
• Identify backloads and improve fleet efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs, costs and overall performance.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance, inspections and fleet availability.
• Maintain records on vehicles, drivers and activity.
• Support FORS compliance and health & safety culture.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Build relationships with customers and identify new opportunities.

Conhecimentos

CPC Transport Manager qualification

HGV haulage experience

Operator Licence experience

UK transport legislation

Drivers' Hours and tachograph

Managing HGV drivers

Fleet maintenance & compliance

Organizational skills

KPIs & costs management

Communication & customer relations

Excel & Outlook

Formação académica

CPC Transport Manager qualification

Ferramentas

Sage 200

Qargo

Samsara

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Interaction Recruitment are supporting a well-established, fourth-generation family-owned Group in appointing a Head of Haulage / Transport Manager in Kettering. This hands-on senior role oversees day-to-day transport operations, drivers, planning, and compliance to drive growth and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will hold a CPC Transport Manager qualification, possess strong HGV haulage experience, and have a proven track record in managing operator licences, driver hours, and fleet