MRD Recruitment

MRD Recruitment is currently recruiting a Transport Manager to join one of our clients based in Renfrew. About the Company Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing food wholesaler supplying a diverse range of fresh, chilled, and ambient products to hospitality, retail, and catering customers. With a strong reputation for reliability and quality, they are seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead and optimise their distribution operations. Role Overview The Transport Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily transport operations, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of goods. This role is critical in maintaining high service levels while managing fleet performance, driver teams, and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced food distribution environment. Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage the end-to-end transport operation, including route planning, scheduling, and dispatch Ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods, meeting customer service and SLA requirements Lead, manage, and develop a team of drivers and transport staff Ensure full compliance with all transport legislation, including vehicle maintenance, driver hours, and tachograph regulations Monitor fleet performance, utilisation, and costs, identifying opportunities for improvement Implement and maintain health & safety standards across all transport activities Manage transport budgets, fuel usage, and operational costs Liaise with warehouse and operations teams to ensure seamless coordination Handle any delivery issues, customer complaints, or service disruptions effectively Maintain accurate records and reporting on KPIs such as delivery performance, cost per drop, and driver efficiency Key Requirements Proven experience in a Transport Manager or similar logistics leadership role, ideally within food distribution or FMCG Strong knowledge of UK transport regulations, compliance, and fleet management CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) qualification - essential Experience managing multi-drop delivery operations Strong leadership and people management skills Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-critical environment Proficiency in transport management systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office Desirable Experience working with temperature-controlled logistics (chilled/frozen goods) Knowledge of route optimisation software Continuous improvement or lean experience Key Competencies Leadership and team development Attention to detail and compliance focus Commercial awareness Strong communication skills Ability to manage pressure and meet deadlines

My client is hiring a Regional Logistics Director, based in Glasgow. You will be on the senior leadership team and work on behalf of a dynamic, fast-paced business, who operates across the UK. The Regional Logistics Director will be based in Glasgow with expected travel throughout the UK. My client are a well know FMCG brand, who are recognised for delivering excellence within their respective field. As the Regional Logistics Director you will oversee a growing network of depots across the UK and be responsible for a large fleet of final mile vehicles. My client is seeking a strategic and hands-on Regional Logistics Director to lead a large team and optimise processes and performance across their national operations. The Role: As the Regional Logistics Director, based in Glasgow you will take full P&L ownership of multi-site logistics operations across the UK. You will be responsible for overseeing depot performance, ensuring operational excellence, and managing a substantial fleet to support efficient, timely, and cost-effective service delivery. This is a senior logistics leadership role with full P&L accountability , requires strong commercial acumen, a strategic mindset, and the ability to drive performance in a high-volume, high-pressure environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic and operational leadership across all UK depots. Oversee the performance and compliance of a large vehicle fleet. Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, cost control, and service delivery. Lead, motivate, and develop depot and fleet management teams. Ensure full compliance with health & safety, transport regulations, and company policies. Deliver and exceed KPIs related to delivery, cost, service levels, and safety. Develop and manage the annual logistics budget, ensuring P&L targets are met. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align logistics with wider business goals. Implement and champion best-in-class logistics and fleet management systems. About You: Proven experience in a senior logistics leadership role, ideally at Director level. Strong background in multi-site operations and large fleet management. Demonstrable P&L responsibility and commercial acumen. A strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments ie Parcels, Retail or FMCG Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Deep understanding of UK logistics regulations, fleet compliance, and safety standards. What my client Offer: A high-impact leadership role within a growing, fast-moving company. Competitive executive salary with performance-based bonuses. Company car or car allowance. Private healthcare and pension scheme.

MRD Recruitment is hiring a Logistics Director on behalf of our dynamic, fast-paced client, who operates across the UK. The Logistics Director will be based in Glasgow, working for a business, who are recognised for delivering excellence within their respective field. They are a well known brand and a market leader within their respective industry. As the Logistics Director, based in Glasgow, you will oversee a growing network of depots across the UK and be responsible for a large fleet of final mile vehicles. My client is seeking a strategic and hands-on Logistics Director to lead a large team and optimise processes and performance across their national operations. The Role: As the Logistics Director, based in Glasgow you will take full P&L ownership of multi-site logistics operations across the UK. You will be responsible for overseeing depot performance, ensuring operational excellence, and managing a substantial fleet to support efficient, timely, and cost-effective service delivery. This is a senior logistics leadership role with full P&L accountability , requires strong commercial acumen, a strategic mindset, and the ability to drive performance in a high-volume, high-pressure environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic and operational leadership across all UK depots. Oversee the performance and compliance of a large vehicle fleet. Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, cost control, and service delivery. Lead, motivate, and develop depot and fleet management teams. Ensure full compliance with health & safety, transport regulations, and company policies. Deliver and exceed KPIs related to delivery, cost, service levels, and safety. Develop and manage the annual logistics budget, ensuring P&L targets are met. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align logistics with wider business goals. Implement and champion best-in-class logistics and fleet management systems. About You: Proven experience in a senior logistics leadership role, ideally at Director level. Strong background in multi-site operations and large fleet management. Demonstrable P&L responsibility and commercial acumen. A strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Deep understanding of UK logistics regulations, fleet compliance, and safety standards. What my client Offer: A high-impact leadership role within a growing, fast-moving company. Competitive executive salary with performance-based bonuses. Company car or car allowance. Private healthcare and pension scheme.