Regional Transport Manager - Waste

WR Logistics; Fareham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Car allowance

25 days leave

Pension

Training

Job summary

WR Logistics in Fareham seeks an experienced Regional Transport Manager to oversee multi-site transport operations within the waste sector. You will lead fleet performance, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive profitability through effective resource planning.

The role requires CPC, strong budget oversight, and the ability to develop high-performing teams across sites. A bonus, car allowance, and training opportunities are on offer, along with 25 days leave and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Transport Manager, Regional Transport Manager or senior transport operations role.
• Background in commercial waste management is essential.
• Valid Transport Manager CPC.
• Strong knowledge of fleet management, transport legislation and Operator Licence compliance.
• Experience managing budgets, controlling costs and improving operational performance.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance and develop people.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of transport performance across multiple sites, ensuring operations run safely, efficiently and within budget.
• Lead fleet management and compliance, ensuring vehicles are maintained effectively and all Operator Licence obligations are met.
• Oversee vehicle utilisation, driver resource planning and operational capacity to maximise productivity and minimise unnecessary costs.
• Manage operational budgets, monitor expenditure and identify opportunities to improve margins and financial performance.
• Lead and develop transport and operational teams, setting clear objectives and maintaining high standards of accountability.
• Monitor key performance indicators covering service delivery, customer satisfaction, productivity and cost control.
• Identify and implement improvements to transport processes, systems and working practices.
• Ensure transport and waste operations meet relevant legal, safety and environmental requirements.
• Build effective relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors and other key stakeholders.
• Work closely with senior management to review performance, address challenges and deliver operational objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve service levels, strengthen customer relationships and support regional business growth.
• Provide accurate management reports and updates on operational performance, costs and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Fleet management

Budget management

Leadership

Team development

Transport legislation

Problem solving

Communication

Commercial awareness

Safety compliance

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Transport Manager CPC

IOSH/NEBOSH (advantage)

Leadership & Management qualification

Job description

Regional Transport Manager - Waste Fareham 45,000- 60,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance

Are you an experienced Transport Manager with a strong background in commercial waste and fleet operations? Do you have the commercial awareness to improve performance, control costs and get the best out of a team?

We're looking for a commercially minded Regional Transport Manager to oversee transport operations across multiple sites in the Fareham area. This is a hands‑on leadership role combining fleet compliance, operational efficiency, financial management and team development, with the opportunity to influence performance and support business growth.

What's on Offer?

• 45,000- 60,000 salary, depending on experience.

• Annual performance-related bonus.

• Choice of company car or car allowance.

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Company pension scheme.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

The Role

• Take ownership of transport performance across multiple sites, ensuring operations run safely, efficiently and within budget.

• Lead fleet management and compliance, ensuring vehicles are maintained effectively and all Operator Licence obligations are met.

• Oversee vehicle utilisation, driver resource planning and operational capacity to maximise productivity and minimise unnecessary costs.

• Manage operational budgets, monitor expenditure and identify opportunities to improve margins and financial performance.

• Lead and develop transport and operational teams, setting clear objectives and maintaining high standards of accountability.

• Monitor key performance indicators covering service delivery, customer satisfaction, productivity and cost control.

• Identify and implement improvements to transport processes, systems and working practices.

• Ensure transport and waste operations meet relevant legal, safety and environmental requirements.

• Build effective relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors and other key stakeholders.

• Work closely with senior management to review performance, address challenges and deliver operational objectives.

• Identify opportunities to improve service levels, strengthen customer relationships and support regional business growth.

• Provide accurate management reports and updates on operational performance, costs and improvement initiatives.

About You

• Previous experience in a Transport Manager, Regional Transport Manager or senior transport operations role.

• A background in commercial waste management is essential.

• A valid Transport Manager CPC.

• Strong knowledge of fleet management, transport legislation and Operator Licence compliance.

• Experience managing budgets, controlling costs and improving operational performance.

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance and develop people.

• Commercially aware, with a practical approach to improving efficiency and profitability.

• Strong organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills.

• A good understanding of waste management operations and relevant environmental regulations.

• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH would be advantageous.

• A Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification, or equivalent experience.