Director of Operations

Operations Director Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle

Our client is a well-established, family-run logistics and transport business is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead its multi-site operation in the South West region.

With over 60 years of trading history, the company operates a modern fleet of 100+ vehicles, employs c.160 staff and provides pallet network distribution, general haulage, and warehousing services.

The focus is on:

• Strong operational leadership
• Transport planning, service delivery and fleet utilisation
• Warehouse performance and stock control
• Compliance (O-Licence, driver hours, tachographs, H&S)
• Leading established depot, transport and warehouse management teams
• Protecting margin in a tight transport market

You will take full day-to-day operational ownership and report directly to the Managing Director.

• Proven senior operational leadership in UK transport/logistics
• Experience managing fleet and warehousing operations
• Strong compliance knowledge
• Commercially aware and margin-focused
• Calm, credible and visible leader
• Comfortable operating in an SME / family-owned environment

This role would suit an experienced Operations Director, Head of Transport or General Manager ready for full operational accountability.

• Strong regional reputation

Growth is measured and strategic - service reliability and standards are prioritised over aggressive expansion.

• Company vehicle
• Long-term leadership opportunity

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