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Head Of Road Freight; Logistics

Job in Tyseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listing for: Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-07
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 GBP Yearly GBP 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Head Of Road Freight (Logistics)
Location: Tyseley

Head of Road Freight (Global Logistics)

Birmingham, England

Up to £65,000 + Training + Progression + Pension + Hybrid Potentials + Company Benefits

Are you a Road Freight specialist with extensive experience in the Logistics sector, capable of leading road freight operations in a fast‑growing international business? This role offers remarkable career progression alongside best‑in‑class training and development.

Join a well‑established company with over 30 years of industry leadership and become a pivotal member of a team of highly skilled sector specialists. You will be responsible for technical leadership of road freight operations, creating growth plans, pricing strategies, and new service offerings.

Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership to the company’s road freight operations.
  • Develop and execute growth plans, pricing strategies, and service offerings.
  • Monitor operations and performance; oversee end-to-end road freight operations, including cross-border, regional, time‑sensitive, and specialist cargo movements.
  • Ensure operational delivery meets contractual service levels, cost targets, and compliance with transport regulations.
  • Manage team and supplier relationships, and provide commercial and client leadership/liaison.
  • Ensure compliance and risk management.
Qualifications
  • Extensive experience within Road Freight Solutions, with a background in Logistics/Freight Forwarding.
  • In‑depth knowledge of road transport networks, carrier markets, and compliance frameworks.
  • Proven track record of driving results in planning, operational delivery, and strategic freight initiatives.
  • Experience managing cross‑border and regional transport operations.
  • Strong organisational, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Full, valid UK driver’s licence.
Additional Information

Reference: BBBH
23913

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