Operations Director - Transport

• Working for a UK leading speciality logistics provider
• Operations Director - UK (Transport & Fleet).

My client are well established transport and logistics business. Operating across the UK my customer provides specialist logistics services to their customers, ensuring operational efficiency, H&S and long-term commercial partnerships are at the heart of the business culture.

The Operations Director is a critical divisional leadership role within this new structure. The Operations Director takes full and clear ownership of day-to-day physical operations across all UK sites - providing the operational discipline, people leadership and financial accountability required to deliver consistently excellent results for customers and the business.

Multi-site operations across the UK

Operational & Driver Leadership

• Accountable for safe, compliant and efficient driver performance across all UK operations, protecting people, assets and reputation
• Ensure fleet utilisation and service performance consistently meet agreed KPIs across all UK sites and depots

• Proven experience of progressive leadership experience in logistics, transportation or supply chain operations
• Proven track record managing fleet-based transport operations in a multi-site UK environment
• Strong P&L management experience with clear personal accountability for operational financial performance
• Deep knowledge of UK transport regulations, health and safety legislation and compliance best practices
• Demonstrated experience managing driver and depot teams to consistently high safety and performance standards
• Experience leading operational teams through periods of growth, change or transformation
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)

• Competitive Salary
• Company car
• Health care
• Pension

UK based role with travel expected