Regional Transport Manager

Theo; West Bromwich; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport management company is seeking an experienced Regional Transport Manager to oversee operations across multiple sites. This role involves leading teams to achieve exceptional service delivery while ensuring compliance with UK and EU regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant managerial experience in logistics or transport and possess excellent leadership and communication skills. With a competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus bonuses, this is a fantastic opportunity for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ managerial experience within road transport, fleet, logistics, or DVSA-compliant environments.
• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Analytical and financially aware, able to make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and engage teams to deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure all operations comply with UK and EU legislation.
• Manage budgetary control to achieve financial and operational KPIs.

Skills

Managerial experience in road transport

Operational management

People leadership skills

HGV operations knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

National Transport Manager CPC

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced and successful Regional Transport Manager looking for a new role?

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

Regional Transport Manager – Field Based

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, applications are being considered from candidates who live across of 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.

You 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 your 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!

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of your application date, please assume we will not be progressing your application.