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Competitive Salary
Location: Preston
GBA Logistics are a leading family-owned logistics provider, delivering supply chain solutions across the UK and Europe. With a strong reputation for innovation and customer service, we are seeking an experienced Managing Director to drive our Freight Services business unit forward.
Job Title
Freight Services Managing Director
Salary
Competitive Salary
Base
Preston
The Role
As Freight Services Managing Director, you will lead the business unit’s strategic direction, ensuring operational excellence, business growth, and profitability. You will oversee all aspects of the business, from commercial strategy to team leadership, while maintaining our high service standards. As a member of the Group Senior Leadership Team, you will report directly to the GBA Group Managing Director.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute a strategic vision for long-term growth.
* Lead and inspire a high-performing team across multiple functions.
* Responsible for the Health, Safety, and Wellbeing of all your employees.
* Identify new market opportunities and drive business expansion.
* Mitigate risk and exercise due diligence in all decision-making processes.
* Manage financial performance, ensuring profitability and cost control.
* Maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
About You
Proven experience in a senior leadership role within logistics, supply chain, or transportation.
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving profitable business growth.
Authentic leader with excellent leadership attributes and people skills.
Ability to develop and implement strategic plans effectively.
Strong financial and operational expertise.
Strong commercial knowledge of the logistics industry.
Ability to work harmoniously with other business leaders and put the Group first.
A relevant Degree or equivalent operational experience together with an appropriate professional qualification is highly desirable.
This is a new and exciting role that has been created through merging two of our business units together. The newly formed Freight Services has a turnover of £75M with expertise in Full Truck Loads (FTLs), imports, exports, and express deliveries, and offers a reliable fleet of highly trained drivers, and an extensive European network. This is your opportunity to shape the future of this business and use your expertise to grow Freight Services.
What can GBA offer you?
* Competitive salary and Car Allowance.
* Executive benefits package.
* Excellent Holiday allowance with loyalty scheme.
* Salary sacrifice schemes.
* Potential hybrid working arrangements.
What do our People say?
“Fair rate of PAYE. Cycle to work scheme. Employee health care scheme. Made to feel like family. Supportive HR. Team building exercises even if it is a meal and a drink.”
“Great place to work with good rates of pay throughout. Progression and development are key elements of the business and show a true reflection on how the company wants to help the growth of their employees.”
“The feeling like you are a part of the business family meant I settled in very quickly as I felt very included and that I could talk to my colleagues.”
“I am really enjoying working for GBA, management are very friendly and supportive, they respect you. HR department is very welcoming and continuously driving to develop the company, whilst taking onboard and listening to employees’ views. GBA offers flexibility within my role and there is a good work-life balance.”
Culture fit is also vital for this role, and we are looking for people who share our values.
GBA Logistics is an equal opportunities employer. Our people have made us the success that we are today and are the key to our continued growth moving forwards. We recognize the unique and valuable contributions that arise from a diverse and inclusive workforce built up from people with different backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and skillsets, that when combined together, help our business to thrive.
Our recruitment process is fair and equitable to ensure that all candidates are duly considered and supported. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our Recruitment Team via recruit@gbalogistics.com.
Seniority Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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