Regional Waste Logistics & Fleet Operations Lead

Greenstar; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda in the UK is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead regional waste logistics and fleet operations across Leeds and Quarrington. You will oversee safe, compliant, and efficient operations with company-owned and subcontracted vehicles, spanning multiple sites and over 100 employees and drivers.

The role focuses on transport compliance, health and safety, service performance, and cost control, while ensuring Operator Licence obligations are met and fleet utilisation is optimised

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a large-scale logistics or transport operation.
• Experience managing articulated vehicle fleets in a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence obligations and transport compliance.
• Multi-site operational management experience.
• Experience managing subcontracted haulage providers.
• Responsibility for operational budgets, cost control and P&L performance.
• A track record of improving safety, compliance, service and productivity.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day logistics and transport operations across Leeds and Quarrington.
• Plan drivers, vehicles and subcontracted resources against operational and customer demand.
• Maintain full compliance with Operator Licence undertakings, DVSA requirements, drivers’ hours, Working Time Regulations and tachograph legislation.
• Manage articulated vehicles, walking-floor trailers and associated transport assets.
• Maximise vehicle availability and utilisation through effective planning and close coordination with fleet and workshop teams.
• Monitor service delivery, fuel performance, telematics, driver standards and transport costs.
• Manage a network of approved subcontracted hauliers, ensuring they meet all legal, insurance, waste carrier, safety and compliance requirements.
• Review subcontractor performance, spend and service levels while maintaining suitable contingency arrangements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

People management

Commercial judgement

Education

National Transport Manager CPC

IOSH Managing Safely (advantageous)

Job description

Panda in the UK is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead regional waste logistics and fleet operations across Leeds and Quarrington. You will oversee safe, compliant, and efficient operations with company-owned and subcontracted vehicles, spanning multiple sites and over 100 employees and drivers.

The role focuses on transport compliance, health and safety, service performance, and cost control, while ensuring Operator Licence obligations are met and fleet utilisation is optimised