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Transport Manager


Job Location:

Ipswich - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 50000 - 50000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Transport Manager - Ipswich
Salary Circ 45-50K benefits bonus
Hours 8am 5pm
Pension
Free parking
Company Socials



Run the operation. Lead the team. Own the outcome.

Were looking for a hands-on Transport Manager to take full ownership of our transport function and join the site leadership team. Youll run a nationwide operation of 60 vehicles manage an office team of 5 and have real influence over a business-critical part of the company.

The role

  • Running daily transport operations hitting service cost and compliance targets
  • Leading coaching and developing your office team and driver workforce
  • Keeping the fleet maintained legal and compliant with O-Licence standards via approved service providers
  • Tracking performance solving problems in real time and driving improvement
  • Acting as a key voice in the site leadership team

With a mixed fleet of artics and rigids under an O-Licence. A CPC isnt essential but you must be prepared to work towards it and gain it within your first 12 months.

What youll bring

  • Proven experience managing a transport operation
  • Genuine leadership ability people follow you because they want to
  • A proactive organised approach with an eye for detail
  • Solid grounding in transport compliance vehicle maintenance and route planning
  • Flexibility including the occasional early start
  • A supportive culture where good ideas get heard and progression is genuinely available

Ready to take it on Apply today.


Required Experience:

Manager