Regional Haulage Operations Leader for Multi-Site Fleet

Greenstar; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda is seeking a Regional Haulage Operations Manager to lead our articulated transport operation across Leeds and Quarrington, with regional travel. You will manage a large fleet and a network of subcontracted hauliers, ensuring safe, compliant service while improving utilisation and costs.

Reporting to the Regional General Manager, you will develop the team, control budgets, and drive safety, service, and performance across multiple centres.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing a large articulated haulage operation.
• Experience leading transport teams across multiple sites or centres.
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence obligations and road transport compliance.
• Experience managing subcontracted hauliers and employed drivers.
• Track record of improving safety, service, fleet utilisation and costs.
• Experience managing operational budgets and contributing to P&L.
• Practical, hands-on approach to leading people and solving problems.
• National Transport Manager CPC and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day haulage operations across Leeds and Quarrington.
• Plan drivers, vehicles, trailers and subcontracted capacity.
• Maintain compliance with Operator Licences, DVSA, hours rules.
• Coordinate fleet and workshop teams for vehicle availability.
• Manage approved subcontracted hauliers and monitor costs.
• Monitor utilisation, fuel, telematics, driver standards, spend.
• Lead safety investigations and ensure corrective actions.
• Oversee inspections, audits, risk assessments and safe procedures.
• Lead and develop a large team with clear safety expectations.
• Manage budgets for labour, fuel, subcontractors, fleet, maintenance.
• Improve productivity, profitability, and support contract mobilisation.

Skills

Large haulage operations

Cross-site leadership

Operator Licence compliance

Subcontractor management

Budgeting & P&L

Safety improvements

UK driving licence

National Transport Manager CPC

Job description

Panda is seeking a Regional Haulage Operations Manager to lead our articulated transport operation across Leeds and Quarrington, with regional travel. You will manage a large fleet and a network of subcontracted hauliers, ensuring safe, compliant service while improving utilisation and costs.

Reporting to the Regional General Manager, you will develop the team, control budgets, and drive safety, service, and performance across multiple centres.