Regional Transport Manager

Regional Transport Manager | Network Support | Regional – 3PL Logistics | Northampton

• Location: Northampton | Midlands/Northern Regional Coverage
• Salary: Competitive Salary + Company Car / Allowance
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40hrs per week

The Role

We are partnering with a progressive, award-winning logistics company to recruit an experienced Regional Transport Manager (3PL, Warehousing & Transport) to oversee end-to-end supply chain operations on a long-standing, prestigious contract.

As the Regional Transport Manager (Network Support), you will have full autonomy over your department, covering day-to-day team and driver management, ensuring H&S compliance, and driving cross-functional collaboration. You will also take ownership of the P&L, with overall responsibility for distribution centres across the Midlands and Northern regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead depot operations, including customer service, policies, procedures, and standards, driving continuous improvement and enhancing the overall customer experience
• Collaborate with on-site departments, including operations, commercial teams, and planning, to drive alignment across internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate visible leadership, promoting behaviours that support business objectives and culture
• Ensure full compliance with HR policies, procedures, and programmes, supporting the recruitment, retention, and development of colleagues
• Work with internal support teams to identify staffing needs and implement strategies to attract and retain talent
• Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, appraisals, and career development planning
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, recognition programmes, and team-building activities, fostering a positive working environment
• Take full ownership of the Transport P&L, optimising revenue and profitability across the network
• Prepare and manage depot budgets, including forecasting and annual budget presentations
• Partner with operations, commercial, and contract management teams to develop pricing strategies, cost-saving initiatives, and revenue growth opportunities
• Work closely with Financial Business Partners to conduct regular financial reviews and performance analysis
• Oversee financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles

Requirements

• Proven experience managing financial P&L – Essential
• Strong stakeholder management skills (internal & external) – Essential
• National CPC Holder – Essential
• Experience managing a large, site-based multi-customer transport operation – Essential
• Experience within a retail or 3PL transport environment servicing retailers – Highly advantageous

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Company vehicle or allowance
• Discretionary bonus
• Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 5% matched pension contribution
• Healthcare plan
• Employee perks & discounts (Reward Gateway / voucher scheme)
• Ongoing training, leadership development & career progression opportunities

About the Employer

This is a well-established and growing logistics organisation, delivering distribution, warehousing, and third-party logistics (3PL) solutions across the UK, known for its innovation, operational excellence, and long-term customer partnerships

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