Trucking Manager

Royal Den Hartogh Logistics is a leading logistics service provider for the chemical, gas, polymer, and food industries. Our family-owned company, founded in 1920 in the Netherlands, is strongly committed to safety and sustainability. Together with our customers and suppliers, we develop smart logistics solutions that contribute to an efficient supply chain.

With a presence in 58 locations across 28 countries, our team of over 2,700 dedicated professionals operates a modern fleet, including 25,000 tank containers, 4,900 dry bulk containers and dry bulk trailers, 575 road tankers, and nearly 900 trucks. Join us and be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team!

The Role

As the Trucking Manager you will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the transport function, from the day to day management, through to driving the operational strategy. Your passion, innovation and effective coaching skills will enable you to create a highly motivated, results driven team that are committed to the highest standards of safety, service, and compliance.

Successful candidates will have:

• Hold a National/International CPC qualification
• Exhibit strong organisational skills, be an excellent communicator and eager to understand all aspects of our business
• Have extensive experience of managing a transport operation, capable of setting standards and delivering performance and results through people
• Be capable of working with, and managing, internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of transport legislation and drivers’ hours rules, both UK and EU, and excellent knowledge of VOSA/ DVSA regulatory requirements
• Be passionate about developing and implementing HSE and quality assurance processes and procedures to support a safety first culture; a recognised health and safety qualification or the willingness to work towards it, is desirable
• Show financial awareness, promoting cost efficiency and delivering business improvements
• Have excellent IT skills and demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency in both transport and workforce management related systems

What we offer:

• A position in the centre of operations
• A workplace where we believe in giving trust, responsibility and taking ownership
• A dynamic environment with a strong focus on operational excellence. Ambition, improvement, innovation, and fun in business are part of our DNA.
• Fully expensed company car or car allowance
• Relocation options/support may be available for the right candidate
• Attractive Den Hartogh benefits package, including excellent pension and life assurance schemes, 25 days holiday, Help@hand scheme, Benefit Hub, cycle to work scheme and employee assistance programme

How to apply

Please apply via the link on this page.  For more information about the role, please contact Sarah Langridge, HR Co-ordinator (slangridge@denhartogh.com).