Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer - VoltloaderAbout Us

Voltloader is the UK's first all-electric haulier, pioneering a new era of sustainable freight and charging solutions. We are a small but ambitious scale-up, operating at the cutting edge of both zero-emission logistics and the rapidly growing EV charging sector. This is a rare opportunity to join a business at the heart of its growth journey, where your impact will be immediate and visible, and where success is directly rewarded with a meaningful equity stake.

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The Role

Chief Operating Officer

| Full-time | Flexible location.

As Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for creating and running Voltloader's haulage and charging operations from the ground up. We are looking for a proven operational leader with experience managing teams of field-based operatives in complex, safety-critical, or technical environments—whether in logistics, utilities, telecoms, energy, or similar industries.

You will build, lead, and inspire a high-performing operations team, including transport managers, schedulers, and internal and agency drivers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence. Ensuring operational efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance will be central to the role, while delivering an outstanding customer experience across both haulage and charging services. This is a rare opportunity to define the operating model of a pioneering, high-growth business and make a tangible impact from day one.

The role also has a strong strategic dimension. As one of the senior members of the leadership team, you will help define the long-term operating model for Voltloader, shaping and implementing processes that grow alongside the business. You will contribute to overall company strategy, support fundraising and investor engagement, and be a central driver of Voltloader's ambitious growth plans.

This role offers the chance to shape the future of sustainable transport in the UK, joining at a pivotal stage in the business's growth and participating directly in its long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure robust operations across all aspects of the business;

responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of Voltloader's haulage services, fully adhering to our haulage licence requirements, as well as overseeing excellence in the operation of our charging network.
- Define and implement a scalable operating model

that grows with the business, optimising workflows, processes, and systems for efficiency and reliability.
- Drive operational efficiency and effectiveness;

continuously optimise the haulage and charging operations to deliver consistent, reliable, and cost-effective services.
- Strategic leadership and growth support;

as a member of the company's leadership team, contribute to defining the company's strategy, support fundraising and investment initiatives, and act as a key driver of Voltloader's growth journey.
- Lead and inspire the operations team;

transport managers, schedulers, internal and agency drivers, and field-based operatives—fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
- Deliver exceptional customer experience,

ensuring both haulage and charging customers receive seamless, professional service.
- Manage supplier relationships with key partners,

including truck manufacturers/dealers and charging infrastructure providers, securing best-in-class service and reliability.
- Risk management and compliance;

proactively identify operational risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain a culture of safety and accountability across all operations.
- Performance measurement and reporting;

set, monitor, and report on key operational KPIs, using data-driven insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate across functions

, aligning operations with commercial, finance, technology, and customer priorities.

Role Requirements

Essential Requirements:

• Proven operational leadership;

managing teams of field-based operatives in complex, safety-critical, or technical environments (logistics, utilities, telecoms, energy, or similar).
- Strategic and operational thinker;

able to define a long-term operating model and then roll it out day-to-day, balancing immediate operational delivery with longer-term planning, process design, and continuous improvement.
- Safety and compliance mindset;

a deep understanding of operational risk, working within regulatory frameworks and health & safety requirements, and ensuring the business always operates responsibly and sustainably.
- Customer-focused;

a track record of delivering excellent customer experiences through operational excellence.
- Entrepreneurial mindset;

thriving in small, agile teams, comfortable with ambiguity, and taking ownership of change.
- Commercially aware;

understanding operational efficiency, profitability, and its role in business growth.
- High-impact leader;

able to motivate, develop, and retain teams, creating a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Attracted to risk/reward;

motivated by equity-aligned success where personal impact directly contributes to business growth.

Optional Requirements:

Although not mandatory, the following experience would be beneficial:

• Experience in the haulage and/or energy industries

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- Scale-up experience,

with a track record of building, scaling, and optimising operational functions in fast-moving, high-growth businesses.

What We Offer

Compensation

:  £80,000 - £120,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Equity

: Meaningful equity stake in the business through membership of our Leadership Team Incentive Plan which will provide a share of the growth that you help create.

Work Environment

: Flexible, home-based, with access to London for meetings and travel around the country to visit staff and customers (expenses covered).

Unique Experience:

Join a dynamic start-up culture, working hands-on with proven entrepreneurs to grow the UK's first all-electric haulage and charging business.

How to Apply

Please submit:

1.     
CV

– to showcase your relevant experience.

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Covering Letter

– please set out why this role appeals to you specifically and how your background aligns with our mission:

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Please add this covering letter to the top of your CV (page 1 please).

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Applications
without
covering letters will
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be considered.

Equal Opportunities

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Voltloader is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to identify and build successful ventures across various sectors.

We look forward to hearing from you.