Head of Haulage/Senior Transport Manager

Head of Haulage / Transport ManagerLocation: Kettering Salary: £45,000 £60,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week flexible between 7:00am and 6:00pm Type: PermanentThe OpportunityInteraction Recruitment are working with a well-established, fourth-generation family-owned Group with over 90 years of history and approximately 200 employees across a number of successful businesses.As part of the continued growth of their specialist HGV transport division, they are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Haulage / Transport Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation and help drive the continued development of the business.This is a hands-on senior transport management role, ideally suited to someone with strong HGV haulage experience who understands the practical realities of managing drivers, vehicles, customers and transport compliance.Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in developing the haulage operation and supporting its future growth.The RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for: Taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day haulage operation.Leading and managing HGV drivers and transport office staff.Ensuring full compliance with the Operator Licence and all relevant UK transport legislation.Managing driver compliance, including tachographs and Drivers'' Hours.Monitoring driver performance and providing appropriate support and ..... full job details .....