Regional Operations Manager

City:  Northampton
Date:  6 Nov 2026

REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

Logistics done differently.

Are you an experienced logistics leader with a passion for operational excellence, customer service, and developing high-performing teams? We're looking for a Regional Operations Manager to support our Pasquill contract, taking ownership of multiple transport operations across the country. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, driving performance, safety, and continuous improvement across a complex transport operation.

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £59,000 per annum, plus a company car or allowance. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You'll have access to a variety of high street discounts, a workplace pension, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, and many other perks.

What you'll do on a typical day:

  • Lead multiple transport operations across the country, ensuring service, safety, and operational excellence are achieved consistently
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
  • Support and develop site leadership teams, creating a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance
  • Monitor operational KPIs and financial performance, implementing actions to improve service and profitability
  • Manage country-wide budgets and drive effective cost control measures across the operation
  • Ensure compliance with all transport legislation, health and safety requirements, and company policies
  • Build strong working relationships with customers and key stakeholders, acting as a trusted operational partner
  • Champion a positive safety culture through audits, training, and best practice initiatives

What you need to succeed at XPO:

  • International Transport Manager CPC qualification
  • Proven experience managing large-scale transport operations, ideally within a 3PL environment
  • Experience leading multi-site operations with responsibility for operational and financial performance
  • Strong understanding of transport legislation, compliance, and health and safety standards
  • Demonstrable experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to develop and motivate teams
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A proactive approach to problem solving with the ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • The ability and willingness to travel regularly to operating locations across the country is essential for this role

Be part of something big.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don't hesitate to let us know.