Head of Transport

William Jackson Food Group; Nelson; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distributor seeks a Head of Transport to manage its national transport function across multiple sites. This managerial role involves overseeing budgets, compliance, and KPI delivery in a fast-paced environment while ensuring safety and efficiency in transport operations. Join a dedicated team committed to providing top-quality service in the hospitality sector, with opportunities for professional development and generous employee benefits.

Benefits

Volunteering day off

Generous product discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Charity payroll donations

Employee assistance services

Free meals periodically

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of Transport / Despatch KPIs.
• Preferred IOSH and NEBOSH certifications.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage the Company Operating Licence and team effectively.
• Manage the Transport budget while ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure all KPIs related to Health and Safety standards are met.

Skills

Strong decision making

Problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of Transport / Despatch KPIs

Education

CPC for Transport Managers (International Road Haulage) Level 3

IOSH certification

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Head of Transport - Nelson, Lancashire - Competitive Annual Salary

Please note that this is an onsite role, based at our Head Office in Nelson. Regular travel to each Depot (Glasgow, Tewkesbury, Westcott and Harlow) will also be required.

About The Role

We are looking for a Head of Transport to lead our national multi-site Transport function. This role will deliver business and customer requirements against strategic plans in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Management

What you will do:

• Proactively manage the Company Operating Licence within the government guidelines and legislation.
• Effectively manage the team of Depot Managers, Planning Manager and subsidiary Compliance and Driver Training managers in line with business expectations.
• Strategically manage the transportation of goods in compliance with company’s policies and vision, optimising opportunities for efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage the Transport budget and ensure that all transport costs are maintained through management of KPI’s.
• Play an active role in Wellocks’ Leadership Team to support cross function deliverables.
  
  

Process

• Ensure all KPIs are delivered including OTIF, Hazard Reporting, Health and Safety and Labour budget.
• Oversee and implement optimal operational policies and procedures.
• Conduct timely research on Fleet profiles and the business carbon reduction objectives.
• Identify standards of best practice and ensure rollout and consistency in approach across all the depots.
  
  

Health and Safety / Food Safety

• Ensure that all Transport HSE and legislation requirements are understood and adhered to.
• Actively understand Health and Safety and Technical audit feedback and ensure corrective actions are resolved.
• Work with your team to develop a H&S, Food Safety and Quality culture in so much as safety and quality are never compromised as a minimum.
  
  

What You Will Need

• Proven experience as a Transport Manager is a fast-paced environment
• CPC for Transport Managers (International Road Haulage) Level 3
• IOSH certification is desirable
• NEBOSH qualification is desirable
• Strong knowledge of Transport / Despatch KPIs
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Let us tell you some more benefits you would receive:

• Fancy volunteering? We will give you one day off a year to take part in volunteering.
• Generous discounts on our products
• Cycle to Work Scheme that offers discounted bikes and cycling equipment.
• Donate through your pay to a charity of your choice. The money is simply deducted through your pay before tax, so for every pound you donate, the 20p that usually goes to tax will go to the charity instead!
• We also have a range of employee assistance services which can be tailored to give you support on various matters such as financial, health and wellbeing advice.
• We treat our teams to a free meal every few months, from our visiting fish & chip van, to freshly made bacon baps from our in-house chefs
  
  

About Us

Wellocks, is one of the leading UK food distributors in the hospitality industry. We provide fruit, vegetables, dairy, eggs, poultry, meat, store cupboard essentials and everything else chefs will need in their restaurant kitchen. Thanks to our highly skilled team, we also offer pre-prepared veg and freshly-made pasta which is a key part of our service.

From our humble beginnings in 1961 supplying potatoes to local pubs and restaurants, 60 years later we now supply over 1,200 restaurant kitchens across the country with amazing ingredients.

We’re proud to be part of the William Jackson Food Group, a dedicated family-owned food business which started in 1851. Our sister businesses are Abel & Cole, Jacksons Bakery and Belazu. Family values and the commitment which comes with such a long-standing business are rooted in our culture here at Wellocks.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it's like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.

We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet... go on... why not give it a whirl? Good luck!