Head of Transport & Fleet Operations

Culina; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus

Private Medical Cover

Company car or car Allowance

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina is seeking a Head of Transport to lead our transport network, optimise fleet performance and deliver outstanding service. You will head the Transport Department, manage the budget and drive operational and financial targets across the network.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will coach teams, develop strategies, and ensure compliance with legislation, health and safety standards and company policies while building strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within transport, logistics or supply chain operations.
• CPC qualified, with a strong understanding of transport legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience managing large-scale transport operations and fleet activity.
• A strong track record of managing budgets, improving operational performance and delivering cost efficiencies.
• Experience leading change, continuous improvement and operational development initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Good knowledge of transport technology, planning systems and operational reporting.
• Commercial awareness, strategic thinking and the ability to plan and organise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport operations to deliver business, customer and service objectives.
• Manage transport budgets, control costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Develop and implement transport strategies that optimise fleet performance, network efficiency and resource utilisation.
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, regulatory requirements, health and safety standards, and company policies.
• Lead, coach and develop transport teams to create a high-performing culture.
• Monitor and improve performance through clear KPIs, reporting and business intelligence.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational development initiatives across the network.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and influence decisions that support wider business objectives.

Job description

Culina is seeking a Head of Transport to lead our transport network, optimise fleet performance and deliver outstanding service. You will head the Transport Department, manage the budget and drive operational and financial targets across the network.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will coach teams, develop strategies, and ensure compliance with legislation, health and safety standards and company policies while building strong stakeholder relationships.