Transport Manager

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:

Proven experience in transport or logistics management
National CPC qualification (essential)
Strong working knowledge of transport, environmental, and H S compliance
A commercial mindset with experience managing performance and costs
Confident leadership qualities and excellent communication skills
Good knowledge of the local area and the flexibility to travel when needed

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role