Head of Transport in Coalville

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, we have helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, company car, private medical insurance, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring.
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety.
• Enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad.
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products.

The Opportunity

We now have an excellent new opportunity for a Head of Transport. Internally known as the Logistics Lead - North, you'll take full ownership of shaping strategy and leading our logistics teams from the Midlands and into Scotland. As the Logistics Lead - North, you'll take ownership of our tipper road logistics operations across the Midlands and North. You'll need to be mobile, as you'll travel across the Midlands and North of the UK to visit our operational and planning offices within the region. This is a key position within our business - one that will see you working closely with Regional Directors and General Managers to deliver strategic projects, improve efficiencies, and lead the long-term development of logistics across a complex, fast-moving network.

You'll bring together planning, people leadership and performance improvement to make a real impact - not just on our day-to-day operations, but on the sustainability, safety, and future direction of our logistics strategy. In this is a varied and high-impact role where you'll lead on:

• Implementing and embedding strategic logistics initiatives.
• Driving adoption of Transport Management Systems and backhauling efficiencies.
• Leading and developing teams within a matrix environment.
• Improving fleet performance and operational processes.
• Supporting safety, compliance and sustainability goals.

Who you are

• Experienced within the logistics or transport operations sector at a senior level.
• Led planning functions and understand the S&OP process inside out.
• Delivered strategic projects that have improved efficiency, cost-effectiveness, or service levels.
• A confident people leader who builds strong, high-performing teams.
• Commercially aware, systems-savvy, and bring a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Understand the importance of compliance and safety, and have experience operating within UK O-license standards.
• Collaborative, comfortable influencing at senior levels, and ready to shape the future of logistics in a major organisation.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.