Head of Haulage
Location: Cranford Road, Kettering
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (flexible between 7am and 6pm)
Interaction Recruitment is working with a well-established, fourth-generation family-owned business to recruit an experienced Head of Haulage to lead and develop its specialist heavy goods transport division.
With a heritage spanning over 90 years and a workforce of approximately 200 employees, the Group operates across several sectors, including equipment, construction and manufacturing. Its haulage division supports both internal Group operations and external customers, providing a responsive and competitive transport service.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport professional to take ownership of a growing haulage operation, combining hands-on operational management with strategic leadership and business development.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director, you will have overall responsibility for the successful day-to-day running and future development of the haulage division.
You will lead a team of HGV drivers and office-based staff, ensuring transport operations are efficient, commercially successful and fully compliant with all relevant legislation. Alongside managing operational performance, you will play a key role in shaping the division's growth strategy, developing customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
This is a varied, senior management position requiring someone who can balance operational detail with commercial thinking and strategic leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management
- Oversee all daily transport operations, including fleet management, vehicle scheduling, driver allocation and route planning.
- Ensure transport activities operate efficiently, meeting customer expectations and agreed KPIs and SLAs.
- Identify opportunities to improve vehicle utilisation, maximise backloads and reduce operational costs.
- Oversee vehicle maintenance programmes, ensuring MOTs, servicing, roadworthiness and vehicle documentation are kept up to date.
- Monitor tachograph records, driver hours and working time compliance, addressing any issues through appropriate training and support.
- Implement and improve transport management systems, processes and operational procedures.
- Maintain accurate records relating to vehicles, drivers, schedules and completed deliveries.
Leadership & Business Development
- Provide strong leadership and direction to the transport and office teams, developing a positive, accountable and inclusive working environment.
- Drive the strategic development and growth of the haulage division.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, identifying opportunities to increase business and secure repeat work.
- Identify and develop new commercial opportunities, expanding the customer base and strengthening the division's market presence.
- Work closely with Group Directors and other business divisions to support wider operational requirements and growth plans.
- Take responsibility for budgeting, cost control, capital expenditure and financial performance.
- Report regularly to the Group Managing Director on operational performance, commercial opportunities and strategic development.
Compliance, Health & Safety
Head Of Haulage in Kettering employer: Interaction Recruitment Group
Interaction Recruitment Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values reliability and a positive attitude. Located in Bridgwater, employees benefit from competitive pay, opportunities for career progression, and the potential for a temp-to-perm transition, making it a rewarding place to grow your skills in the warehouse sector.
Contact Details:
Interaction Recruitment Group Recruitment Team
