Logistics Director

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.