Location: Ipswich
Salary: £38,000.00 - £42,000
Summary:
We're looking for an experienced, confident, and proactive Transport Manager to take ownership of our client's Ipswich Traffic Office-overseeing a fleet of 24+ vehicles and leading day-to-day transport operations.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced leadership role where you'll be at the heart of safe, compliant, and high-performing logistics operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, inspire, and support drivers, dispatchers, and operatives across multi-shift operations
* Manage fleet compliance, vehicle safety, and operator licence requirements
* Drive key KPIs across safety, service delivery, and cost efficiency
* Ensure full compliance with transport, environmental, and Health & Safety legislation
* Champion a strong safety culture, including robust near-miss reporting
* Build positive, productive relationships with internal departments and external customers
Experience:
1. Proven experience in transport or logistics management
2. National CPC qualification (essential)
3. Strong working knowledge of transport, environmental, and H\&S compliance
4. A commercial mindset with experience managing performance and costs
5. Confident leadership qualities and excellent communication skil...