Director of Transportation

Company: Phoenix Talent Network
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Transport Director

East Midlands | Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits

We’re partnering with a leading logistics organisation to appoint an experienced Transport Director to lead a large-scale, multi-site transport operation across the East Midlands

This is a key executive appointment with responsibility for operational performance, commercial delivery, compliance and the ongoing development of a high-performing transport function.

The Role

You’ll provide strategic leadership across transport operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, legal compliance and commercial performance while driving continuous improvement and developing a strong leadership culture.

Working closely with the Executive Team, you’ll influence business strategy, lead operational change and ensure the transport operation is positioned for future growth.

About You

You’ll bring:

  • Proven senior leadership experience within transport or logistics.
  • Experience managing large, multi-site transport operations.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen with P&L responsibility.
  • National CPC qualification.
  • Extensive knowledge of transport legislation and compliance.
  • A track record of delivering operational improvements and leading high-performing teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive business where you’ll have genuine influence, autonomy and the ability to shape the future of a major transport operation.

If you’re an ambitious transport leader looking for your next executive challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

Posted: August 1st, 2026