Overview
Seeking a hands-on  Division Head to manage the day-to-day operations of a transport business.  This is not a desk-based management role. We require an operational leader who is comfortable working in the garage, on customer sites, and working closely with drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, and administrative staff to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operations.

The successful candidate must possess a strong technical understanding of heavy commercial vehicles and equipment and demonstrate the leadership qualities required to drive accountability, continuous improvement, and high service standards.

The role is demanding as the business operates continuously.

 Technical Requirements
Candidates should have:

·      Minimum five (5) years’ experience managing operations within the heavy motor vehicle, waste management, transport, logistics or construction equipment industries.

·      Strong working knowledge of heavy commercial vehicles, hydraulics and preventative maintenance programmes.

·      Experience managing and optimising fleet availability, repairs, maintenance scheduling and workshop operations.

·      Good understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental management systems and regulatory compliance.

·      Experience in procurement, inventory and cost control.

·      Strong operational planning, scheduling and resource allocation skills.

·      Ability to analyse operational data and make sound commercial decisions.

Strong digital skills and ability to navigate new platforms along with Microsoft 365

Leadership & Cultural Fit

Seeking someone who aligns with the company’s culture and leadership expectations.

The ideal candidate will:

·      Lead by example and be highly visible within the operation.

·      Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

·      Hold themselves and others accountable while remaining fair and respectful.

·      Be adaptable and willing to embrace change, new systems and continuous improvement.

·      Communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the business.

·      Demonstrate integrity, professionalism and sound judgement.

·      Be coachable and receptive to direction from senior management.

·      Build trust through consistency, reliability and strong work ethic.

·      Be solutions-focused rather than problem-focused.

·      Foster teamwork and maintain positive working relationships across departments.

Personality Traits

Please prioritise candidates who demonstrate:

·      Strong sense of ownership

·      High energy and resilience

·      Practical decision-making ability

·      Calm under pressure

·      Excellent organisational skills

·      Mechanical curiosity and technical aptitude

·      Attention to detail

·      Emotional intelligence

·      Adaptability

·      Willingness to learn

·      Customer-focused mindset

Candidate Role Summary
The successful candidate should combine strong operational and mechanical expertise with the leadership maturity to build a disciplined, safety-conscious and customer-focused operation.  We are looking for someone who will integrate into the company’s culture, earn the respect of the workforce through competence and integrity, and drive continuous operational improvement.