Regional Transport Manager

theo; Crow Green; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor company is seeking an experienced Regional Transport Manager in Crow Green, England. The role involves leading teams, ensuring compliance with transport regulations, and managing operational efficiencies. Ideal candidates have proven leadership and operational management experience, particularly in transport or logistics sectors. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 with additional bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

20% bonus

Car allowance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ managerial experience within road transport, fleet, logistics, or DVSA-compliant environments.
• Proven track record in operational management, compliance, and budget control.
• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and engage teams to deliver exceptional service and strong business outcomes.
• Ensure all drivers and fleet operations comply with UK and EU legislation.
• Manage budgetary control, ensuring financial and operational KPIs are achieved.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational management

Budget control

Compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

National Transport Manager CPC

Job description

Are you an experienced and successful Regional Transport Manager looking for a new role? Regional Transport Manager – Field Base
Salary: up to £70,000 + 20% bonus + car allowance. Our client is seeking a highly skilled Regional Transport Manager. This role is responsible for managing the performance and engagement of teams within a specified geographical area, ensuring exceptional service delivery while achieving strong business outcomes.

The Regional Manager will oversee multiple sites, vehicles, and staff, with several direct reports. They will be accountable for operational compliance, cost control, customer service, and staff engagement. This is a field‑based role, and applications are being considered from candidates who live across the UK.

Regional Transport Manager Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and engage teams to deliver exceptional service and strong business outcomes.
• Ensure all drivers and fleet operations comply with UK and EU legislation (DVSA standards).
• Maintain compliance with Operator’s licence requirements, including vehicle checks, workshop visits, and inspections.
• Manage budgetary control, ensuring financial and operational KPIs are achieved.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are adhered to across all operations.
• Oversee fleet availability, resource utilisation, and operational efficiency.
• Act as on‑call Manager on a rotational 24/7 basis.
• Lead performance management, coaching, and staff development across the region.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The Ideal Regional Transport Manager

• Minimum 2 years’ managerial experience within road transport, fleet, logistics, or DVSA‑compliant environments.
• Proven track record in operational management, compliance, and budget control.
• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Excellent knowledge of HGV operations and fleet compliance.
• Analytical and financially aware, able to make data‑driven decisions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Must be able to produce high quality work in a busy motor trade environment and be motivated through set targets, showing flexibility according to the needs of the team.

Qualifications

• National Transport Manager CPC (essential).

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer and commercially focused.
• Proactive, innovative, and forward‑thinking.
• Confident managing complex operations under pressure.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package up to £70,000 + 20% bonus + car allowance.
• Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities.

👉 This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operations leader within transport, logistics, or fleet management to step into a high‑profile role. If you would like to join this highly successful prestige motor company, then APPLY today!