Regional Operations Manager

Michael Page; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Life assurance

Contributory pension

Employee perks portal

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day transport operations for a top distribution business in London. The role entails managing a team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have substantial experience in transport operations and be skilled in leadership and safety. This role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000, along with an annual bonus and additional employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing transport operations in regulated environments.
• Proven leadership capability with a track record of building teams.
• Excellent knowledge of transport legislation and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day transport operations including scheduling and routing.
• Managing a team of drivers and operational staff, fostering a culture of safety.
• Ensuring compliance with O-licence regulations and transport documentation.

Skills

Leadership capability

Operational planning

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Join to apply for the Regional Operations Manager role at Michael Page.

This role oversees day-to-day transport operations for a leading distribution business, ensuring full compliance, efficient fleet performance and strong operational delivery. The Regional Operations Manager will lead and develop the transport team while driving safety, service quality and continuous improvement across the London site.

This range is provided by Michael Page. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day transport operations, including scheduling, routing and resource allocation
• Managing a team of drivers, planners and operational staff, fostering a culture of safety and performance
• Ensuring full compliance with O‑licence regulations and maintaining all transport documentation to the highest standard
• Overseeing fleet utilisation, maintenance schedules and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working closely with senior leadership to implement operational projects and optimise service delivery
• Monitoring KPIs across safety, service and cost, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Being the point of escalation for operational issues and ensuring swift, effective resolution
• Maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, partners and external regulatory bodies

Profile

• Strong experience managing transport operations, ideally within fuel, hazardous goods, industrial logistics or similar regulated environments
• Proven leadership capability, with a track record of building high‑performing operational teams
• Excellent knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and health & safety standards
• Strong operational planning, problem‑solving and communication skills
• The ability to operate confidently in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment
• A continuous‑improvement mindset and the ability to drive operational excellence

Job Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of £55,000 - £60,000
• Annual bonus
• Merit and promotion opportunities annually
• Life assurance 4× basic salary
• Contributory pension, minimum 4.5 % company contribution/up to 7 % if matched by the employee
• Employee perks portal, GP helpline and assistance programmes

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Distribution

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage