About Holcim
We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.
Holcim UK Company Benefits
Competitive Salary, company car, private medical insurance, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring.
Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety.
We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad.
Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace.
Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products.
The Opportunity
We now have an excellent new opportunity for a Head of Transport. Internally known as the Logistics Lead South youll take full ownership of shaping strategy and leading our logistics teams across the South of the UK.
Were on the lookout for a Logistics Lead - South to take ownership of our tipper road logistics operations across the South of the UK. You'll need to be mobile as you'll travel across the South of the UK to visit our operational and planning offices within the region. This is a key position within our businessone that will see you working closely with Regional Directors and General Managers to deliver strategic projects, improve efficiencies, and lead the long-term development of logistics across a complex, fast-moving network.
Youll bring together planning, people leadership and performance improvement to make a real impactnot just on our day-to-day operations, but on the sustainability, safety, and future direction of our logistics strategy.
This is a varied and high-impact role where youll lead on;
Implementing and embedding strategic logistics initiatives.
Driving adoption of Transport Management Systems and backhauling efficiencies.
Leading and developing teams within a matrix environment.
Improving fleet performance and operational processes.
Supporting safety, compliance and sustainability goals.
Who you are
Youre experienced in logistics or transport operations at a senior level.
Youve led planning functions and understand the S&OP process inside out.
Youve delivered strategic projects that have improved efficiency, cost-effectiveness, or service levels.
Youre a confident people leader who builds strong, high-performing teams.
Youre commercially aware, systems-savvy, and bring a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
You understand the importance of compliance and safety, and have experience operating within UK O-license standards.
Youre collaborative, comfortable influencing at senior levels, and ready to shape the future of logistics in a major organisation.
We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
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