Head of Haulage (Transport)

Head of Haulage (Transport)

Location: Kettering
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (flexible between 7:00am and 6.00pm)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Interaction Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-owned business group for an experienced Head of Haulage (Transport).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded transport professional to take ownership of a growing haulage operation, leading both strategic development and day-to-day transport activities. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance, developing new business opportunities and supporting the continued growth of the division.

The Role

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will be responsible for leading a team of drivers and transport office staff while ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant movement of goods throughout the UK.

This position combines hands-on operational management with strategic leadership, requiring strong stakeholder engagement, commercial awareness and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Business Growth

Lead the strategic direction and growth of the haulage division.
Oversee daily transport operations across the UK.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships to secure repeat business and long-term partnerships.
Identify and develop new business opportunities to expand market presence.
Work closely with senior management to align transport operations with wider business objectives.
Support budgeting, capital expenditure planning and long-term business strategy.
Lead and develop a high-performing, inclusive transport team.

Operational Management

Manage all transport operations, fleet activities and delivery schedules.
Ensure transport services operate efficiently and achieve agreed KPIs and service levels.
Implement effective routing, planning and transport management systems.
Maximise vehicle utilisation and identify backload opportunities.
Oversee fleet maintenance programmes to ensure vehicle reliability and availability.
Manage budgets and control operational costs.
Monitor tachograph data and ensure driver compliance with regulations.
Maintain accurate records relating to vehicles, schedules and completed work.
Ensure MOTs, vehicle taxation and maintenance schedules are fully up to date.
Manage FORS compliance requirements and associated documentation.

Compliance & Safety

Maintain full compliance with Operator Licence requirements and all transport legislation.
Promote a positive health and safety culture across the business.
Implement and maintain transport, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions where required.
Work with regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance.
Champion best practice across all areas of transport management.

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

Essential

CPC Transport Manager qualification.
Extensive experience managing transport or haulage operations.
Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation, Operator Licence compliance and driver regulations.
Proven experience leading and developing teams.
Strong commercial awareness and business planning capability.
Knowledge of heavy vehicle maintenance requirements.
Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience managing budgets and operational performance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook.
Experience using Transport Management Systems (such as Qargo, Samsara or similar).

Desirable

HGV Class 1 and/or Class 2 licence.
Knowledge of SAGE 200.
Experience within a growing or multi-site transport operation.
Experience supporting business growth and diversification strategies.

Benefits

Competitive salary package
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Employee recognition programme
Regular company social events
Weekly fitness and wellbeing sessions
Family-oriented culture with long-term career opportunities

Apply Today

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager or Head of Haulage looking to take ownership of a growing operation within a successful and forward-thinking business.

For further information or to apply, please contact Interaction Recruitment.

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