Munitions Transport Operations Lead

Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG; Kineton CP; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Route 2 Rewards programme

Gold Armed Forces Covenant Award

Service leavers welcome

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel Government and Defence seeks an exceptional Munitions Transport Operations Manager to lead our specialist transport operation across the UK, delivering secure, compliant services for defence operations nationwide.

As a senior leader you will drive safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, coach Transport Managers, manage a £4M budget, and ensure service levels and KPIs are met at multiple UK sites.

Qualifications

• Manager CPC National & International Road Haulage Certificate required.
• Experience in managing a transport operation handling Class 1–9 movements, especially Class 1.
• Knowledge of QSHE requirements and transport legislation.
• Dangerous Goods Supervisor (DGS) qualification preferred.
• Experience moving Ammunition, Sect 5, ITAR and PMM movements is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transport Managers and teams across UK sites, fostering safety, compliance and high performance.
• Manage Operator's Licence obligations and ensure legal compliance.
• Oversee fleet and transport compliance, road transport regulations and maintenance standards.
• Drive performance to meet service levels, KPIs and delivery objectives.
• Manage a £4M operating budget and identify efficiency improvements.

Skills

Manager CPC National & International

Transport management

QSHE

Transport legislation

Dangerous Goods Supervisor (DGS)

Ammunition movements

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel Government and Defence seeks an exceptional Munitions Transport Operations Manager to lead our specialist transport operation across the UK, delivering secure, compliant services for defence operations nationwide.

As a senior leader you will drive safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, coach Transport Managers, manage a £4M budget, and ensure service levels and KPIs are met at multiple UK sites.