THE ROLE:
* Reporting into the Board, the Head of Transport will be responsible for multi-site operations for high-profile & fast-paced transport operations within a Next-Day or Same-Day Transport environment.
* Compliance and Legislation adherence.
* Significant Change Management.
* Management of multi-client portfolio across various sectors.
* P&L responsibility for multiple client contracts.
* Responsibility for two sites & circa 140 drivers, 140+ LGV & HGV vehicles, Transport Team & Planning Team.
* Recruitment, on-boarding and driver retention.
* You will be front-foot in helping to lead the operation - a big part of this role will be in spotting opportunities to grow revenue for the business.
* Management of P&L of approx £16m costs, SLA's etc.
* Proposing & leading "Best in Class" Logistics Transport initiatives for the business.
* Driver/Talent attraction & retention.
* Account management of clients - including regular meetings & communication in order to ensure a strong working relationship.
THE PERSON:
* Operations Director, Senior General Manager, Head of Logistics or Regional General Manager ideally within fast-paced distribution (Day 1 for Day 1 OR Day 1 for Day 2).
* 3PL / Haulage or Palletwork experience - ESSENTIAL
* CPC National Certification - ESSENTIAL
* Multi-Client experience - ESSENTIAL
* Closed Book Transport Management experience - ESSENTIAL
* Multi-Site Transport Management experience - ESSENTIAL
* Very strong on Compliance and Legislation adherence.
* Overall management responsibility for at least 120 heads or more.
* Demonstrable experience of success in your Logistics & Transport career to date.
* Front-foot leadership style - this role is will be quite hands on.
* Able to liaise from shop-floor to Board level.
* Keen to leave a lasting impact and legacy on the wider business.
* Someone who wants to play an integral part in building/growing a strong operation.
* Someone who wants to develop their career with a progressive business.
* Able to commute to & from West Yorkshire on a daily basis.
ABOUT US:
With over 21 years of expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.
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