Regional Transport Manager

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading gas supplier as a Regional Transport Manager, where you'll oversee operations across Northern England and Scotland. This role is pivotal in inspiring a team of drivers, ensuring operational efficiency, and championing safety and compliance. With a strong focus on collaboration and team development, you'll drive growth and enhance customer relationships. The company offers a dynamic environment with significant career growth opportunities, an annual performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent step in your career.

Benefits

Annual 9% performance bonus

Company Car

Up to 15.7% combined pension

Healthcare trust covering you and dependents

Life assurance

Access to multiple high street discounts

Career growth and learning development opportunities

Paid volunteering scheme

33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Option to buy extra holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in managing transport or logistics teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a team of drivers for high service levels.
• Oversee transport operations and implement performance improvements.

Skills

Transport Management

Logistics Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Tools

ADR Licence

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Job Description:

Regional Transport Manager

Salary: Up to £50K DOE

Location: North England and Scotland

The opportunity:

We are seeking a talented and dynamic Regional Transport Manager to join one of the UK’s largest and most respected gas suppliers. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact across Northern England and Scotland, where you will be one of three regional transport managers responsible for 26 vehicles within your region.

As a Regional Transport Manager, your role is essential to the smooth running of operations, ensuring that drivers are supported, motivated, and equipped to deliver a seamless service. With over 100 years of expertise, the company produces, packages, and distributes thousands of different types of gases daily. As the largest supplier of hospitality and medical gases, including life-saving oxygen and gases essential for MRI scanners, they play a critical role in supporting vital services across the country.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a thriving, forward-thinking company that makes a big impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspire and Lead: Manage and motivate a team of drivers to deliver high levels of service, ensuring they are well-equipped with the tools, skills, and support needed to succeed.
• Drive Operational Efficiency: Oversee transport operations, manage costs, and implement improvements to optimise performance and streamline working practices.
• Champion Safety and Compliance: Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work cross-functionally to ensure seamless service delivery, explore new opportunities, drive growth, and enhance customer relationships.
• Empower Your Team: Lead recruitment, training, and development efforts, supporting team growth, encouraging collaboration, and helping achieve strong, sustained performance.

What are we looking for:

• Experience in Transport or Logistics Management, ideally managing teams within a transport or logistics environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, confident in building positive relationships, influencing others, and working effectively across teams.
• Effective leadership with a talent for inspiring and developing others, encouraging teamwork, and driving high performance.
• Commercial awareness and a solid understanding of financial principles to make informed strategic decisions.
• A Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is preferred.
• Holding an ADR licence would be an advantage, though full training can be provided.

What’s in it for you:

• Annual 9% performance bonus
• Company Car
• Up to 15.7% combined pension
• Healthcare trust covering you and dependents
• Life assurance
• Access to multiple high street discounts
• Career growth and learning development opportunities
• Paid volunteering scheme
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Option to buy extra holidays