Senior Transport Operator

Senior Transport Operator

Location: Woolpit, Suffolk Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:00 Start Date: Immediate start

About the Role: Support the Distribution Operations Manager with day-to-

day leadership of a busy pallet distribution operation (£3.5m+ annual sales).

Help coordinate service delivery across 25+ customers, ensuring KPIs and service levels are consistently met.

Support the management of a team of 7 staff and 36 LGV drivers to keep operations running efficiently and safely.

Ensure customer requirements are consistently met. Maximise revenue and sales per customer. Manage operating costs, including traffic office and depot

overheads. Provide day-to-day support to drivers and act as their first

point of contact.

You’ll need: 2+ years' experience in a similar role Proven track record in commercial operations Knowledge of transport distribution desirable Business Management and/or CPC qualification desirable Good people skills and a solid team player Excellent attention to detail IT literate (MS, Office, Outlook)

What You’ll Be Doing: Support the manager with absence/performance

issues, training, and day-to-day cover. Manage driver/customer queries, brief/debrief drivers,

and elevate key feedback. First-line support for delivery issues, breakdowns, and

incidents. Manage own-fleet/subcontractor relationships and

resources. Ensure compliance with WTD and driver regulations.

What's On Offer: Competitive salary On-Site Parking Ongoing training and career progression Supportive and professional environment

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