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.