Operations Director - Transport in Dartford

Operations Director - Transport in Dartford

Dartford Full-Time 72000 - 88000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Page Executive

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead day-to-day operations across UK sites, ensuring efficiency and safety.
  • Company: A leading logistics provider with a focus on operational excellence.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, company car, healthcare, and pension.
  • Other info: Opportunity for growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and drive impactful change in the logistics sector.
  • Qualifications: Experience in logistics leadership and strong financial management skills.

The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.

Working for a UK leading speciality logistics provider Operations Director - UK (Transport & Fleet).

About Our Client My client are well established transport and logistics business.

Operating across the UK my customer provides specialist logistics services to their customers, ensuring operational efficiency, H&S and long-term commercial partnerships are at the heart of the business culture.

Job Description The Operations Director is a critical divisional leadership role within this new structure.

The Operations Director takes full and clear ownership of day-to-day physical operations across all UK sites - providing the operational discipline, people leadership and financial accountability required to deliver consistently excellent results for customers and the business.

Multi-site operations across the UKOperational & Driver Leadership*Accountable for safe, compliant and efficient driver performance across all UK operations, protecting people, assets and reputation*Ensure fleet utilisation and service performance consistently meet agreed KPIs across all UK sites and depots The Successful Applicant*Proven experience of progressive leadership experience in logistics, transportation or supply chain operations*Proven track record managing fleet-based transport operations in a multi-site UK environment*Strong P&L management experience with clear personal accountability for operational financial performance*Deep knowledge of UK transport regulations, health and safety legislation and compliance best practices*Demonstrated experience managing driver and depot teams to consistently high safety and performance standards*Experience leading operational teams through periods of growth, change or transformation*Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)What’s on Offer Competitive Salary Company car Health care Pension UK based role with travel expected Contact Ben Carr Quote job ref JN- Job summary Function Procurement & Supply Chain Subsector Procurement & Supply Chain Subsector Industry Industrial Location Dartford Contract type Permanent Consultant name Ben Carr Job reference JN- Page Executive Ben Carr Partner Ben is a Partner based in the UK, specialising in the Logistics & Transportation sector.

He specialises in a diverse array of roles across both operational and commercial functions.

His experience spans areas such as warehousing, contract logistics, ...

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We think you need these skills to ace Operations Director - Transport in Dartford

Leadership Skills
Fleet Management
P&L Management
Knowledge of UK Transport Regulations
Health and Safety Compliance
Operational Efficiency
Performance Management