Senior Transport Operations Lead (Contract) – Southampton

SRG Recruitment; Southampton; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Direct access to business owners with

Fast-paced and supportive environment

Opportunity to influence transport KPІ

Senior operational role in a family‑or

Zusammenfassung

SRG Recruitment is seeking a senior Head of Transport Operations to continuously align operational performance with the company’s strong reputation. The role is hands-on and commercially focused, taking ownership of daily traffic execution while maximizing fleet yield and maintaining high service levels.

You will lead the transport desk, collaborate with planning, and drive a proactive culture across teams.

Qualifikationen

• Holds a valid International or National Transport Manager CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) in Road Haulage.
• Extensive hands-on experience with modern Transport Management Systems (TMS), telematics, and digital routing/dispatch software.

Aufgaben

• Own daily traffic execution and dispatch across the transport desk.
• Maximise fleet yield and backload capture while minimising demurrage charges.
• Lead and coach the transport office, fostering open communication and accountability.
• Act as operational champion for key accounts with proactive communication and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence requirements across dispatch, workshop, and subcontractors.

Kenntnisse

Fleet management

Data analytics

Team leadership

Route profitability

Contractor management

Ausbildung

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) – Transport Manager

Tools

TMS

Telematics

Dispatch software

Jobbeschreibung

SRG Recruitment is seeking a senior Head of Transport Operations to continuously align operational performance with the company’s strong reputation. The role is hands-on and commercially focused, taking ownership of daily traffic execution while maximizing fleet yield and maintaining high service levels.

You will lead the transport desk, collaborate with planning, and drive a proactive culture across teams.