The Role
We are a family-run, privately owned business built on strong relationships, operational excellence, and a genuine pride in the service we deliver. Our success has been built by combining a personal approach with professional standards - giving our customers the reliability of a major logistics provider, while retaining the agility, responsiveness, and care that sets us apart.
We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded Head of Transport to take full ownership of our transport operation and become a key member of our leadership team.
This is a career-defining opportunity for a transport professional who wants more than a traditional management role. You will have the autonomy to influence strategy, drive operational improvement, and shape the future of our transport function as the business continues to grow.
You will be responsible for leading the complete transport operation - setting standards, improving performance, controlling costs, developing people, and creating a culture where accountability, professionalism, and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
At our business, decisions are made quickly, ideas are valued, and experienced people have the opportunity to make a visible impact. Unlike larger, more complex organisations where change can be slow, you will have the ability to identify opportunities, implement improvements, and see the results of your leadership.
You will play a critical role in ensuring our transport operation remains efficient, compliant, customer-focused, and commercially aligned, while supporting our ambition to deliver exceptional service and build long-term partnerships with our customers.
Key Responsibilities
· Take full ownership of the transport operation, including service delivery, operational performance, cost control, and continuous improvement.
· Lead, develop, and inspire the transport and driving teams, creating a culture of accountability, engagement, ownership, and high standards.
· Build strong relationships with drivers and operational colleagues, ensuring people feel valued, supported, and respected.
· Drive transport efficiency by identifying opportunities to improve utilisation, reduce empty running, optimise resources, and maximise fleet performance.
· Own transport cost management, challenging inefficiencies and implementing commercially focused solutions.
· Lead transport planning strategy, ens...
Head of Transport in Eastbourne employer: Barker Ross Group
At Barker Ross Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and promotes equality. Our Production Operative role in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, not only provides competitive pay but also offers flexible shift patterns that accommodate work-life balance, along with opportunities for skill development in a dynamic production environment. Join us to be part of a team that encourages growth and fosters a sense of community among its employees.
