CareerPlan

Head of Transport

Market Drayton, gbFull-time2026-11-02 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead transport operations, optimize fleet and resource performance, and deliver excellent service for customers and the business.

Role type

Senior leadership transport manager (fleet & network)

Builds

Transport network, fleet operations, and supply chain delivery

Domain

Logistics / Supply Chain / Temperature-controlled logistics

Required skills

Strategic planning, budget management, fleet optimization, regulatory compliance, team leadership, KPI monitoring, continuous improvement, stakeholder management, analytical problem-solving, commercial awareness

Preferred skills

Change management, operational development, transport technology knowledge, planning systems expertise

Responsibilities

Lead transport operations to deliver business objectives, manage transport budgets and control costs, develop and implement transport strategies, ensure compliance with legislation and safety standards, lead and develop transport teams, monitor performance through KPIs, drive continuous improvement initiatives

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC