Head Of Transport

Head Of Transport Lancaster, North West £60,000 - £65,000 + £7,000 Car Allowance An established UK-based FMCG operation is seeking an experienced Head of Transport to lead and develop a large, multi-site transport function supporting critical, time-sensitive deliveries to farms and customers across the UK. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for fleet strategy, compliance, operational efficiency and driver engagement. The successful candidate will move the function forward by strengthening leadership capability, driving efficiencies, and ensuring best-in-class compliance across a complex and regulated operation. The role is strategic rather than hands-on day-to-day, focused on guiding teams, setting direction, and maximising the performance of existing resources. Key Benefits - Competitive salary up to £65,000 (flexible dependent on experience) - Car allowance, £7,000 - 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with option to purchase additional holidays - Company health care plan and sick pay scheme - Enhanced pension scheme The Candidate; - Proven senior leadership experience within a large transport operation - A transport background within FMCG, agriculture or similar sectors is highly desirable - CPC (National) qualification and experience as an O-Licence holder - Strong working knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance - Experience leading large driver populations across multiple locations - Budget ownership and commercial decision-making experience - Confident using transport management and telematics systems - Strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills - Strong commercial acumen with a track record of P&L management - Sound knowledge of transport legislation and regulations, with the ability to ensure compliance across the department - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders - High personal energy level and commitment Duties and Responsibilities; - Lead and deliver the transport strategy to support business growth and operational excellence - Provide strong, visible leadership to Transport Managers, supervisors and driver teams across multiple sites - Act as a named Operator Licence holder, ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance - Oversee a mixed fleet of 60+ vehicles, primarily Class 2 - Drive fleet efficiency, utilisation, cost control and continuous improvement - Own budgets, renewals, insurance, maintenance strategy and fuel management - Manage third-party maintenance and supplier relationships, primarily with main dealers - Ensure excellent OCRS performance and maintain a strong compliance culture - Champion driver engagement, performance management and development - Work collaboratively with planning, operations, compliance, H&S and wider business stakeholders - Use data and systems (e.g. Microlise, Paragon, tachograph systems) to inform decisions and improvements - Maintain full compliance with Operator Licence requirements and driver regulations If you have Head Of Transport Management Experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

Transport Manager Builders Merchant Sector Bootle, Liverpool £45,000 - £50,000 Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 17:00 A leading builders merchant is seeking an experienced and hands-on Transport Manager to oversee transport operations across two sites. The successful candidate will manage a fleet of HGV drivers, ensuring efficient delivery of timber, paint, saws, and related products to trade customers across the UK. This is a pivotal role for a business that values autonomy, efficiency, and customer service. The Transport Manager will take responsibility for planning, scheduling, and managing daily transport operations, ensuring timely deliveries, compliance with regulatory requirements, and high levels of customer satisfaction. They will also implement processes to improve operational efficiency and centralize planning across sites. The Benefits: - Annual bonus linked to company performance - Life insurance (3x salary) - Staff discount - Company pension scheme - 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays - Closed on public holidays Key Responsibilities: - Manage and plan daily transport operations across multiple sites, coordinating 3-5 runs per truck per day. - Oversee a team of 9 drivers, all Class 2 license holders, ensuring safe and efficient operations. - Allocate workloads and plan deliveries to local and regional customers (including Manchester, Lancaster, and Bradford). - Maintain compliance with O License and other relevant transport regulations. - Monitor fleet performance, fuel usage, and driver schedules. - Ensure clear communication with internal teams and customers regarding delivery schedules. - Implement improvements to planning systems and processes, moving from manual to centralized systems such as Kerridge. - Recruit, train, and support transport staff as required. - Maintain accurate transport records and reports for management review. Required Experience & Qualifications: - Proven experience in transport management, ideally within a builders merchant or similar industry. - Strong background in load planning and vehicle scheduling. - Knowledge of fleet compliance and O License requirements. - Hands-on approach with experience managing Class 2 HGV drivers and vehicles equipped with Hiaab and flatbeds. - Familiarity with transport management systems (Kerridge or similar) is preferred. Skills and Competencies: - Strong planning and organizational skills. - Excellent communication and customer service skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and implement process improvements. - Leadership skills to manage and motivate a small team of drivers. - Analytical skills to monitor performance and identify operational efficiencies. If you have Transport Manager Experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website.

Health & Safety Manager Logistics, Shipping & Marine Sector Ellesmere Port £48,000 - £50,000 (Flexible Depending on Experience) A leading multi-site logistics operation is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to oversee Health, Safety and Environmental performance across three North West locations. This senior role is central to ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations, while embedding a strong safety culture and supporting ongoing business growth. The EHS Manager will report to the senior operational leadership team and will be responsible for delivering all EHS operational requirements across multiple sites. The role supports the wider Operations function in the strategic delivery of centralised EHS standards across a 24/7/365 logistics environment. Key Benefits; - Salary £48,000 - £50,000 per annum (flexible dependent on experience) - 27 days holiday plus bank holidays - 10% employer pension contribution - Healthcare cash plan - Critical illness cover - Employee assistance programme for wellbeing support - Salary sacrifice car scheme - Cycle2Work scheme - Life assurance - Travel insurance included The Candidate; - Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma, CMIOSH or equivalent). - Strong communication and leadership skills with a proactive, solution-focused attitude - Experience working within a port, marine or logistics environment is highly desirable - Knowledge of ISO management systems and internal auditing - Ability to operate in a fast-paced, unionised operational environment - Flexibility to travel and adapt to changing operational demands. - Full UK driving licence. - Experience in project management or change management - Advanced environmental regulatory knowledge - Experience in delivering training programmes Duties and Responsibilities - Senior EHS lead responsible for delivering Health, Safety and Environmental standards across three North West logistics sites, ensuring compliance, consistency and excellence. - Acts as a visible safety role model, driving a strong safety culture and promoting continuous improvement across a 24/7/365 operational environment. - Ensures full statutory compliance, oversees audits, inspections and risk assessments, and leads investigations into incidents, hazards and near misses. - Builds effective relationships with operational leaders, senior stakeholders, regulators, external partners and labour providers. - Delivers clear EHS communication including safety campaigns, toolbox talks, briefings and management reporting. - Provides leadership and development to a Senior EHS Advisor and an EHS Coordinator, supporting capability building across operational teams. - Contributes to business planning, change programmes and operational improvement initiatives, ensuring timely follow-up on corrective actions. - Supports EHS budget planning, cost control and investment appraisals to ensure value for money. - Works flexibly across diverse operational environments, including quayside, vessels, conveyors and high-risk areas where PPE and safe systems of work are essential. If you have H&S Management experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website.

Transport Planner Trafford Park £35,000 - £38,000 (flexible depending on experience) Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (flexible start/finish times available) I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a large haulage business who specialise within general haulage and pallet network operations throughout the UK. They are seeking a Transport Planner to support the current transport operation in the management of route planning across a general haulage and automotive division. The Candidate; - Previous experience within a Transport operation within a planner position - Experience of transport planning for a collection and backhaul network is desirable - Pallet network route planning experience is highly desirable - Previous experience within a fast paced transport position - Previously worked to revenue targets within HGV route planning - Experience of using system based planning tools - A strong knowledge of tachograph regulations - Strong administrative skills - Strong customer service and communication skills - Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines - Competent decision making - Good geographical knowledge Duties and Responsibilities; - Route planning for full load, general haulage and pallet network sector - Using geographical knowledge to maximise the fleet ability to work - Supervising and managing driver work loads - Responsible for driver queries face to face and via telephone - Report and escalate any tracker errors to the Transport Planning Supervisor. - Ensuring drivers are up to date with any road problems and challenging drivers when needed to ensure Deliveries are on time - Liaise with the Transport Planning Supervisor regarding the regular maintenance intervals - To ensure the service expectations of customers are prioritised in regards of the delivery plan whilst actively maintaining a commercial awareness for profitability. - To ensure that the drivers under your control are receiving a relevant start time and are correctly briefed on their day's activities prior to the start of their shift. - Review driver routes and plan to maximise efficiency - Keep all customers informed of all failed services or significant delays - Provide the communication link between customers and drivers - Supervising and managing driver workloads - Managing your driver's daily activities in line with the Working Time Directive and Driving hours. - Ensuring every customer receives excellent customer service If you have Transport Planner experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLIV