Regional Transport Manager

Regional Transport Manager

A part-time opportunity for an experienced transport and fleet professional to oversee compliance, governance and performance across a regional vehicle fleet, with responsibility for operator licence administration and stakeholder engagement.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:

• Fleet Manager
• Transport Compliance Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Fleet Operations Manager

SALARY: £40,000 - £45,000 pro rata (Actual Salary for 24 Hours per Week £26,000 - £28,000 per annum) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hybrid working from Home with travel to Vehicle Operating Centres and Third-Party Supplier Locations around Newton Le Willows, Preston, Derby, Rainham, Swansea, Midlands

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Maternity Cover Contract

WORKING HOURS: 24 Hours per Week over 3 Days per Week

KEY REQUIREMENT: Successful candidates MUST have a full driving licence

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Regional Transport Manager to support the effective management of a mixed commercial vehicle fleet across multiple operating centres.

As a Regional Transport Manager, you will provide governance, compliance oversight and expert guidance on transport legislation, operator licences and fleet performance, working closely with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers.

This role is home-based with significant national travel and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring safe, compliant and efficient fleet operations throughout the contract period.

• Fleet Compliance Management: Ensuring legal compliance across HGV, LCV and company car fleets in line with UK and EU legislation
• Operator Licence Governance: Managing operator licence administration, audits, monitoring and reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement: Building effective working relationships with fleet contacts, suppliers and operational teams
• Supplier Performance Management: Overseeing third-party leasing and hire providers to agreed service levels
• Site Audits and Visits: Conducting periodic operating centre visits for compliance checks, training and audits
• Policy and Procedure Oversight: Maintaining and implementing fleet policies, procedures, handbooks and safety communications
• Risk and Incident Management: Carrying out risk assessments and monitoring accidents, damage and infringements
• Fleet Performance Reporting: Managing fleet BPIs and ensuring targets and standards are met
• Cross-Regional Cover: Providing cover for the alternate regional transport manager when required

• Fully CPC qualified with proven experience in transport and fleet management
• Strong knowledge of UK transport compliance and operator licence requirements
• Experience managing tachograph systems and vehicle compliance records
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Full UK driving licence

• Experience managing third-party fleet and leasing suppliers
• Commercial and financial awareness within fleet operations
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and fleet management systems

• Auto-enrolment pension
• Car allowance plus mileage at HMRC rates (£510 pcm)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Hotels arranged via booking agent
• Expenses paid twice per month

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

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