Regional Operations Manager

Connect Group PLC; Remote; GBP 55,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in the UK is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to oversee final mile delivery operations across various sites. This field-based role focuses on maintaining compliance with operational standards, driving people management, and ensuring efficiency in service delivery. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in operations management and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary range is offered alongside benefits including a car allowance and bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations management.
• Hands-on leadership skills in a field-based role.
• Strong communication skills for effective team interaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee final mile delivery operations across the assigned patch.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational processes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Effective communication

People management

Operational efficiency

Job description

Overview

£55,000 to £60,000 Per annum plus £5,688 car allowance and bonus

Field-based – (Barnstaple/Bodmin/Exeter/Plymouth/Redruth/Yeovil)

Our reputation as the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler speaks for itself. Every day, we serve more than 22,400 customers from 33 distribution centres across the country. Behind every nightly miracle is a team of dedicated people carrying out more roles than you realise – we’re the unseen force that delivers. So when we say we’re excited for what the future holds for our customers and colleagues, you can trust we’re as good as our word.

As the Regional Operations Manager in Final Mile at Smiths News, you will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and compliant execution of final mile delivery operations across sites within your assigned patch. Your key responsibility will be to ensure that all operational processes meet the company’s standards for productivity, cost control, People Management, service level agreements, and health & safety compliance. This field-based role requires hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and effective communication with Depot Managers & LSM’s, central support teams, and senior management. You will oversee site teams, support their development, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with Smiths News’ vision of operational excellence.

About the role

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