Head of Transport

Recruit4staff are representing a leading waste management business in their search for a Head of Transport to cover the Northwest and the Midlands

Job Details:

Pay: Up to £75,000 per annum
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, Days role
Duration: Permanent
Benefits: Company car, ongoing professional development, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Job Role: As Head of Transport, you will report directly to the Board of Directors, providing strategic leadership and oversight of all fleet and transport activities. The Head of Transport will lead a team of Transport Managers, ensuring compliance across Operator Licences, driving operational performance, and aligning fleet strategy with long-term business growth.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

Proven senior leadership experience as a Head of Transport or similar within fleet, transport, or logistics
Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance, DVSA regulations, and transport legislation
Experience managing large commercial fleets within complex operations
Demonstrated ability to lead multi-site teams and drive performance
Strong financial and commercial acumen
CPC qualification (National and/or International)
Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

Experience within the waste management industry
Additional Information

Opportunity to lead and transform a growing national fleet operation
High level of influence at Board and Executive level
Commutable From: Wrexham, Chester, Rowley Regis, Widnes, Bretton, Deeside

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This Head of Transport opportunity offers excellent scope for progression and impact within a dynamic organisation. For further information about the Head of Transport role, please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed