Regional Operations Manager

Regional Operations Manager in London

London Full-Time No home office possible

This role oversees day-to-day transport operations for a leading distribution business, ensuring full compliance, efficient fleet performance and strong operational delivery. The Regional Operations Manager will lead and develop the transport team while driving safety, service quality and continuous improvement across the London site.

Client Details

Our client is a long-established, family-owned business within the distribution and services sector. With a strong regional presence and a reputation for safety, reliability and customer service, they are continuing to modernise operations and enhance their transport capability. Due to sustained growth and strategic investment, they are seeking an experienced Regional Operations Manager to lead transport and site operations across their South East region.

Description

Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Regional Operations Manager will take full responsibility for the effective running of a high-volume transport and logistics function, ensuring all activities are compliant, efficient and aligned with company standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading day-to-day transport operations, including scheduling, routing and resource allocation
Managing a team of drivers, planners and operational staff, fostering a culture of safety and performance
Ensuring full compliance with O-licence regulations and maintaining all transport documentation to the highest standard
Overseeing fleet utilisation, maintenance schedules and continuous improvement initiatives
Working closely with senior leadership to implement operational projects and optimise service delivery
Monitoring KPIs across safety, service and cost, identifying opportunities for improvement
Being the point of escalation for operational issues and ensuring swift, effective resolution
Maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, partners and external regulatory bodies

Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

CPC qualification (essential)
Strong experience managing transport operations, ideally within fuel, hazardous goods, industrial logistics or similar regulated environments
Proven leadership capability, with a track record of building high-performing operational teams
Excellent knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and health & safety standards
Strong operational planning, problem-solving and communication skills
The ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
A continuous-improvement mindset and the ability to drive operational excellence

Job Offer

On offer for the succesful Regional Operations manager Candidate: