Head of Transport & Logistics

Head of transport & logistics location based at unit 1 mallusk view, bt36 4fr, with travel across vyta sites in the uk, ireland and europe as required. Reporting to chief operations officer (coo) this is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced transport andlogisticsprofessional to lead vytas transport function and act as the nominated transport manager onvytasoperator licences.

About us we are an award-winning market leader in it asset disposition (itad) and it asset lifecycle. Our secure, sustainable, and compliant solutions make it easier for organisations to deliver impact at every stage of their it lifecycle. Weoperateacross the uk, ireland and europeand also deliver itad globally through our network of service providers. Our ambitions our vision is to be the global leader in secure itad and lifecycle management in a net-zero world.

We are committed to sustainability and are looking for strategic leaders who share this vision and can help us achieve it. Vyta has experienced accelerated growth in recent years, and we have ambitious yet achievable goals to continue this trajectory as we expand our geographical reach and service offerings. Our culture and values we live by our values and are proud of our positive, hard-working,collaborative and adaptable culture.

As a team, we are focused on shaping sustainable futures for our people, customers,communities and planet. The role as head of transport & logistics atvyta, you will lead the transport & logistics function across the uk,irelandand europe, ensuring transport operations are safe, compliant, commercially effective and aligned with business objectives. The role has overall responsibility for transport operations, fleet management,logistics services, transport compliance, customsprocessesand strategic development of the transport function.

The postholder will act as the nominated transport manager onvytasoperatorlicencesand willbe responsible formaintainingeffective management and regulatory compliance of all licensed transport activities. Key responsibilities transport leadership&management lead the transport & logistics function across allvytalocations. Procure vehicles and services to meet strategy and compliance requirements (2ndbullet point) provide leadership and line management to transport office staff, supervisors,drivers and collection crews. Develop and implement a transport strategy aligned to company growth objectives.

Create andmaintaina consistent transport operating model across all sites. Ensure transport planning, collection execution, fleet management, drivermanagementand compliance activity are coordinated effectively across all locations. Develop transport capability, succession planning,kpisand performance measures across the function. Transport management responsibilities act as the nominated transport manager forvytasoperatorlicences. Maintain continuous and effective management of all licensed transport operations. Ensure compliance with all operatorlicenceundertakings,conditions and regulatory obligations.

Maintain systems for driver hours, tachograph management, driver cpc,licenceverification, defectreportingand vehicle maintenance compliance. Oversee maintenance providers, inspection schedules, preventative maintenanceprogrammesand vehicle roadworthiness standards. Lead transport audits, regulatoryinspectionsand compliance reviews. Liaise with traffic commissioners, regulatory bodies and enforcement authorities where required. Provide transport compliance assurance to the coo and senior leadership team. Support futurelicenceapplications,licencevariations and transport compliance requirements associated with business growth.

Fleet & compliance management own fleet strategy, replacementplanningand fleet performance. Ensure vehicles aremaintainedto the highest operational and compliance standards. Oversee servicing, mot, loler, inspections, defectmanagementand preventative maintenanceprogrammes. Maintain driver compliance systems and ensure recordsremainaccurateand audit ready. Monitor vehicleutilisation, fleetefficiencyand transport compliance risk. Transport operations & logistics oversee collection planning…