Regional Haulage Operations Lead

Panda Ireland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Ireland is seeking an experienced Regional Haulage Operations Manager to lead a substantial articulated fleet across Leeds and Quarrington. You will oversee contractors and a large driver workforce, ensuring safety, service quality, and cost efficiency.

The role requires extensive experience in haulage management, strong licensing compliance, and proven budget oversight within a multi-site operation. A National Transport Manager CPC and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing a large articulated haulage operation.
• Experience leading transport teams across multiple sites or operating centres.
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence obligations and road transport compliance.
• Experience managing subcontracted hauliers and an employed driver workforce.
• Track record of improving safety, service, fleet utilisation and costs.
• Experience managing operational budgets and contributing to P&L.
• Practical leadership style and problem-solving ability.
• National Transport Manager CPC and full UK driving licence are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day haulage operations across Leeds and Quarrington.
• Plan drivers, vehicles, trailers and subcontracted capacity to meet demand.
• Ensure compliance with operator licences, DVSA requirements and working time rules.
• Coordinate fleet and workshop teams to keep vehicles available and serviced.
• Manage approved subcontractors for service and costs.
• Monitor utilisation, fuel, telematics, driver standards and transport spend.
• Lead investigations into safety incidents and ensure corrective actions.
• Oversee inspections, risk assessments and safe working procedures.
• Develop and mentor a large team with clear safety and performance expectations.
• Manage budgets for labour, fuel, subcontractors, fleet and maintenance.
• Drive productivity, profitability and contract mobilisation.

Skills

Large articulated haulage

Transport team leadership

Operator Licence compliance

Subcontractor management

Safety and costs improvement

Budgets and P&L

People leadership

National Transport Manager CPC

Education

National Transport Manager CPC

UK driving licence (Full)

Job description

Panda Ireland is seeking an experienced Regional Haulage Operations Manager to lead a substantial articulated fleet across Leeds and Quarrington. You will oversee contractors and a large driver workforce, ensuring safety, service quality, and cost efficiency.

The role requires extensive experience in haulage management, strong licensing compliance, and proven budget oversight within a multi-site operation. A National Transport Manager CPC and a full UK driving licence are essential.