Head of Transport

HIVED; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing logistics startup in London is seeking a Senior Transport Manager to oversee their electric fleet operations. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with transport regulations and optimizing logistics efficiency. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of management experience in transport and logistics, with a focus on safety and innovation in a high-growth environment. A competitive salary and dynamic work culture are provided.

Benefits

25 days of holiday allowance plus public holidays

Subsidised private medical insurance

Quarterly team socials and annual sports day

Qualifications

• Must hold a current valid and unrestricted National or International Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage.
• A minimum of 10 years of demonstrable management experience within the transport and logistics industry.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the transport team.
• Ensure effective loading/unloading procedures.

Job description

About HIVED

At HIVED were steamrolling forward as one of Europe’s fastest growing startups and our momentum shows no signs of slowing.

Based in London we are a climate and logistics start‑up building the first sustainable parcel delivery network at scale powered by a 100% electric fleet and an ever‑growing industry where unreliable service has long been the norm. HIVED has been built from the ground‑up to meet the demands of modern consumers and disrupt parcel delivery.

A tech company at heart, our talent and technology are laser‑focused on delivering the best possible delivery experience for end‑customers and meeting the needs of our retail partners. From our drivers to our data engineers we are constantly working to improve this customer experience that makes us deliver better.

Already trusted by leading international brands such as John Lewis, Nespresso, Uniqlo, H&M and others, we are solidifying our position as the leaders in Europe to tackle this growing market.

Our tight‑knit team is made up of ex‑Revolut, Bain, HelloFresh, ASOS, Apple and Google employees and we are backed by some of Europe’s leading investors and VCs in climate‑tech logistics and mobility, including Planet A Ventures, Maersk Growth, Pale Blue Dot VC, Eka Ventures, NordicNinja VC and the British government. We’re passionate about driving innovation and redefining the future of delivery.

Role overview

As Senior Transport Manager you will be in charge of the operation of our purely electric eHGV fleet and our Transport Department. You will balance the needs of our parcel collections with our trunking/haulage business to maximise revenue. You are a strong leader that can advocate for compliance and safety while maintaining the flexibility needed to support a constantly changing business. You will be innovative and excited by the future of electric technology and a strong problem solver to overcome arising issues.

This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring adherence to all Operators Licensing requirements, driving fleet efficiency, and leading the transport team to support the company’s ambitious growth trajectory.

Responsibilities

Compliance & Legal Responsibility

• Hold a valid Transport Manager CPC qualification to be added as the official Designated Transport Manager on the company’s Operators Licence.
• Ensure full continuous and effective control over all transport activities to maintain the company’s good repute and clear record with the Traffic Commissioner.
• Manage, monitor and audit systems for driver hours, working time directive and tachograph analysis, taking corrective action as necessary.
• Oversee a robust preventative maintenance schedule ensuring all vehicles are safe, roadworthy and compliant with O‑Licence standards, including annual testing.

Operational Management & Efficiency

• Lead and develop the transport team, including line management of our transport manager and transport associate.
• Drive continuous operational efficiency through route optimisation, reducing empty mileage and maximising vehicle utilisation.
• Balance competing needs of our haulage and parcel businesses to ensure the needs of both are met within safe parameters.
• Ensure effective loading/unloading procedures, ensuring compliance with vehicle weight limits and load safety regulations.
• Manage all accident and incident investigations, implementing corrective actions to mitigate future risk and improve safety standards.

Requirements

• Essential: Must hold a current valid and unrestricted National or International Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage.
• A minimum of 10 years of demonstrable management experience within the transport and logistics industry.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth business environment, balancing the need to innovate quickly against safety and compliance.
• A proactive approach to compliance with a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable dealing with both drivers and senior leadership.
• Nice to have: Experience working with electric vehicles; previous start‑up/scale‑up experience.

How we reward our team

• Dynamic working environment with a diverse and driven team.
• Huge opportunity for learning in a high‑growth environment with progression opportunities based on success in the role.
• 25 days of holiday allowance plus public holidays.
• 1 Birthday Day Off and 2 tenure‑based additional days off.
• Subsidised private medical insurance including dental, vision and mental health therapy.
• Bi‑annual performance reviews and tailored development plans.
• Competitive salary, EMI options scheme.
• Annual compensation review.
• Team lunch provided once a week.
• Quarterly team socials and annual sports day (HIVED Olympics).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policy as day‑one right.
• Community volunteer days.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Dog‑friendly office and depots.
• MacBook Air or Windows laptop (depending on your preference).

Want to learn more

• Meet the team in 60 seconds: Behind the scenes with HIVED.
• HIVED is B Corporation certified.
• We are named UK Start‑up of the Year 2024.
• Read how HIVED raised $42M to transform parcel delivery with AI and all‑electric logistics network.
• Check the Impact Report 2024.
• Keep up with HIVED here.

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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