Regional Transport Manager

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Transport Manager to oversee our transportation operations in the North East region of the UK. The Regional Transport Manager will be responsible for managing a team of drivers, optimising transportation routes through routers, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and fostering a culture of safety and excellence within the transportation department.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Management:
• Lead and manage a team of drivers and transportation staff, providing guidance, training, and support as needed.
• Set clear performance expectations and goals for the team and conduct regular performance evaluations and coaching sessions.
  
  

• Transportation Operations:
• Oversee the planning and execution of transportation routes to ensure timely and efficient delivery of fuel products to customers.
• Optimise transportation schedules and routes to minimise costs, reduce fuel consumption, and maximise fleet efficiency.
• Coordinate with routers, drivers, sales team and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and seamless operations.
  
  

• Compliance and Safety:
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation regulations, including driver hours-of-service regulations, vehicle inspections, and hazardous materials transportation requirements.
• Implement and enforce safety policies and procedures to promote a safe working environment for all transportation staff.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and address any safety or compliance issues.
  
  

• Customer Service:
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to address customer inquiries, resolve delivery issues, and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Proactively communicate with sales team regarding delivery schedules, delays, or other relevant information.
  
  

• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings within the transportation department and implement effective solutions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track transportation performance and identify areas for improvement.
  

Qualifications/Experience

CPC international qualification required.

• NEBOSH would be advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience in transportation management across multiple sites, preferably in the fuels industry or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, safety standards, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
  
  

What Is On Offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra holidays per year.
• Long service awards
• Access to free virtual fitness sessions
• Contributory workplace pension scheme
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On-site parking
  
  

With a modern fleet of over 155 fuel tankers and a strategically located depot network, NWF Fuels supplies a comprehensive range of fuel related products coast-to-coast throughout England and Wales to Domestic, Agricultural, Commercial and Retail customers. A focus on service and the customer is what differentiates NWF Fuels in the market and it is the attitude of the people within NWF Fuels which drives this difference. The business has grown both organically and through acquisition and is the third largest fuel distributor in the UK. NWF Fuels is part of the AIM’s listed NWF Group listed on the London Stock exchange.