Manager Contracts jobs in United Kingdom

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

Our operations team based in Derby, working with a prestigious aerospace client, is looking for a forward-thinking and ambitious Regional Operations Manager. In this role, you will oversee multiple operational sites, ensuring smooth daily performance, strong customer relationships, and compliance with CEVA standards for safety, quality, and delivery.

This role includes regular travel to our sites in London and Washington, supporting teams and maintaining strong operational performance across the region.

Reporting into the General Manager you will take full responsibility for the effective planning, organisation and control of operations, ensuring all key performance targets are consistently achieved across three sites. You will maintain optimal resource levels and oversee daily performance to guarantee operational efficiency, accuracy and quality. You will drive continuous improvement through auditing, reporting and performance management processes.

You will lead and motivate your teams, ensuring all employees are fully trained, engaged and working to the required performance standards. You will also play a vital role in developing your team members through coaching, training and talent management.

Operational excellence and compliance will be at the heart of what you do. You will ensure that all health, safety, hygiene and security procedures are rigorously maintained across the sites.

You will be responsible for meeting budgetary requirements and identifying opportunities for cost reductions and efficiency gains. You will also maintain strong client relationships, ensuring service excellence and supporting long‑term business growth. By clearly communicating business objectives to your teams, you’ll ensure alignment with company goals and track performance through KPIs and balanced scorecard metrics.

This is a Monday to Friday role, offering a salary of up to £40,425 per annum, plus a company car.

Our ideal candidate will have proven operations management experience, ideally working within a 3PL or customer‑facing environment. Strong communication and leadership skills are key, you will have a proven track record of motivating and developing teams and implementing new initiatives.

You will be data‑driven, comfortable presenting operational performance and improvements to clients and experienced in maintaining high standards of service and compliance. Experience working with Trade Unions is desirable, and exposure to aerospace or production environments would be a strong advantage.

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.