Regional Waste Logistics & Fleet Operations Lead

Panda; Silk Willoughby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda in Leeds/Quarrington is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead regional waste logistics and fleet operations. You will oversee a large articulated fleet, coordinating company-owned vehicles with subcontractors while ensuring safety, compliance and performance across multiple sites.

The role drives cost control, service delivery and fleet utilization, with a hands-on leadership approach and accountability for budget and profitability in a dynamic regional operation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale logistics or transport operations.
• Knowledge of Operator Licence obligations and transport compliance.
• Multisite operational management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day logistics and transport operations across Leeds and Quarrington.
• Plan drivers, vehicles and subcontracted resources against demand.
• Maintain compliance with Operator Licence, DVSA, drivers' hours, WTR and tachograph.
• Manage articulated vehicles, walking-floor trailers and assets.
• Maximise vehicle availability and utilisation through planning with fleet/workshop teams.
• Monitor service delivery, fuel, telematics, driver standards and costs.
• Manage subcontracted hauliers meeting all legal, insurance, safety and compliance requirements.
• Review subcontractor performance, spend and service levels; contingency planning.
• Lead transport, vehicle and safety incident investigations with corrective actions.
• Maintain fleet inspection, maintenance and compliance schedules.
• Lead audits across transport, safety and environmental compliance.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations.
• Ensure risk assessments, safe systems of work and procedures.
• Lead and develop a large operational team with clear accountability.
• Manage budgets across labour, fuel, subcontractors, fleet and maintenance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve productivity and profitability.
• Support contract mobilisation, customer retention and wider growth.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Safety & compliance

Operational planning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

National Transport Manager CPC

UK driving licence

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Telematics systems

Job description

Panda in Leeds/Quarrington is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead regional waste logistics and fleet operations. You will oversee a large articulated fleet, coordinating company-owned vehicles with subcontractors while ensuring safety, compliance and performance across multiple sites.

The role drives cost control, service delivery and fleet utilization, with a hands-on leadership approach and accountability for budget and profitability in a dynamic regional operation.