Regional Logistics Manager

Speedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job!

Are you an experienced logistics professional with a background in equipment hire or powered access? We’re looking for a driven Regional Logistics Manager to lead and optimise the movement, delivery, and coordination of our powered access fleet across the South West!

This is a key leadership position in our operations team. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the efficient, timely, and compliant transport and return of powered access equipment across multiple depots, working closely with hire controllers, transport teams, and depot managers.

What You’ll Need

• Management of all logistics employees across the region, including drivers and planners
• Oversee daily the daily logistics operations within the region to improve operational efficiency and exceed customer expectation
• Accountable for the optimisation of routes and schedules to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Accountable for asset optimisation within the region to maximise availability of Powered Access machines and deliver to customer expectations and resolve any customer complaints or issues related to transportation.
• Coordinate the allocation and movement of equipment to meet regional demand.
• Conduct regular audits of transportation and storage facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline logistics processes, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.
• Implement best practices for transportation, warehousing, and asset management.
• Ensure adherence to local, regional, and national transportation regulations and laws and implement and monitor safety protocols to ensure the well-being of drivers and other staff.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle maintenance, inspections, and compliance reports.
• Manage the regional fleet of vehicles, including maintenance, repairs, and replacement.
• Monitor fuel consumption and implement measures to improve fuel efficiency.
• Ensure vehicles are equipped with necessary tools, technology, and safety equipment.
• Develop and manage the transportation budget for the region.
• Monitor expenses and implement cost-saving measures without compromising service quality.
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.
  
  

What We Offer

• Monthly cash car allowance or company car
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Health Cover
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Free onsite parking
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand.
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers.
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM– Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management.
  
  

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles withinThe Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.