Head Of Transport

Aspion; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG operation in Lancaster is seeking an experienced Head Of Transport to lead transport functions across multiple sites. This role emphasizes strategic leadership over daily operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency within a 60+ vehicle fleet. The candidate should possess strong leadership skills, transport legislation knowledge, and experience in managing large teams. The position includes a competitive salary, car allowance, and additional benefits such as enhanced pension and health care plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

33 days holiday, with the option to purchase more

Company health care plan

Enhanced pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading large driver populations across multiple locations.
• Proven commercial decision-making experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the transport strategy to support business growth.
• Oversee a mixed fleet of 60+ vehicles.
• Champion driver engagement and performance management.

Skills

Proven senior leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Transport management systems

Commercial acumen

Education

CPC (National) qualification

Tools

Microlise

Paragon

tachograph systems

Job description

Head Of Transport

Lancaster, North West

£60,000 - £65,000 + £7,000 Car Allowance

An established UK-based FMCG operation is seeking an experienced Head of Transport to lead and develop a large, multi-site transport function supporting critical, time-sensitive deliveries to farms and customers across the UK.

This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for fleet strategy, compliance, operational efficiency and driver engagement. The successful candidate will move the function forward by strengthening leadership capability, driving efficiencies, and ensuring best-in-class compliance across a complex and regulated operation.

The role is strategic rather than hands-on day-to-day, focused on guiding teams, setting direction, and maximising the performance of existing resources.

Key Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 (flexible dependent on experience)
• Car allowance, £7,000
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with option to purchase additional holidays
• Company health care plan and sick pay scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme

The Candidate

• Proven senior leadership experience within a large transport operation
• A transport background within FMCG, agriculture or similar sectors is highly desirable
• CPC (National) qualification and experience as an O-Licence holder
• Strong working knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance
• Experience leading large driver populations across multiple locations
• Budget ownership and commercial decision-making experience
• Confident using transport management and telematics systems
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of P&L management
• Sound knowledge of transport legislation and regulations, with the ability to ensure compliance across the department
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders
• High personal energy level and commitment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the transport strategy to support business growth and operational excellence
• Provide strong, visible leadership to Transport Managers, supervisors and driver teams across multiple sites
• Act as a named Operator Licence holder, ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance
• Oversee a mixed fleet of 60+ vehicles, primarily Class 2
• Drive fleet efficiency, utilisation, cost control and continuous improvement
• Own budgets, renewals, insurance, maintenance strategy and fuel management
• Manage third-party maintenance and supplier relationships, primarily with main dealers
• Ensure excellent OCRS performance and maintain a strong compliance culture
• Champion driver engagement, performance management and development
• Work collaboratively with planning, operations, compliance, H&S and wider business stakeholders
• Use data and systems (e.g. Microlise, Paragon, tachograph systems) to inform decisions and improvements
• Maintain full compliance with Operator Licence requirements and driver regulations

If you have Head Of Transport Management Experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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