Operations Director – Transport

Company: Page Executive
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Location: South Shields
Job Description:

  • 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 UK

Operational & 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

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Posted: August 21st, 2026