Head of Transport

Head of Transport

Peterborough | Senior Leadership Role

Are you a driven transport leader who thrives on improving performance, challenging the status quo and leading teams through change?

I'm working with a well-established logistics operation looking to appoint a Head of Transport to take ownership of a sizeable fleet and drive the next phase of growth and efficiency.

The Role

This is a key leadership position with full responsibility for a transport function of approximately 50–60 drivers, supported by a planning and supervisory team.

You’ll play a pivotal role in:

• Leading and developing the planning and driver teams
• Driving efficiency, structure and accountability
• Improving communication and alignment across the operation
• Moving the team from reactive to proactive planning
• Challenging existing processes and implementing best practice

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who can lead from the front and deliver real change.

What We’re Looking For

• International CPC (essential)
• Proven experience in a senior transport leadership role
• Strong background managing drivers and planning teams
• Experience improving performance within underutilised or resistant teams
• Confident, resilient...