Senior Transport Operations Leader

lmerecruitment.vincere.io; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Site Parking

Ongoing training and career progress

Supportive and professional env

Job summary

Vincere in Woolpit, Suffolk, is seeking a Senior Transport Operator to support the Distribution Operations Manager with day-to-day leadership of a busy pallet distribution operation (£3.5m+ annual sales). You will coordinate service delivery for 25+ customers, manage a team of 7 staff and 36 LGV drivers, and ensure KPIs and service levels are met while keeping costs in check and maintaining safety.

The role requires 2+ years in a similar role, knowledge of transport distribution, CPC/Business

Qualifications

• 2+ years 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.
• IT literate (MS Office, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support the Distribution Operations Manager with absence/performance issues, training, and day-to-day cover.
• Manage driver/customer queries, brief/debrief drivers, and elevate key feedback.
• Provide first-line support for delivery issues, breakdowns, and incidents.
• Manage own-fleet/subcontractor relationships and resources.
• Ensure compliance with WTD and driver regulations.

Skills

Leadership

People management

2+ years experience in transport/ops

Attention to detail

MS Office / Outlook

Driver management

Education

Business Management

CPC qualification

Job description

Vincere in Woolpit, Suffolk, is seeking a Senior Transport Operator to support the Distribution Operations Manager with day-to-day leadership of a busy pallet distribution operation (£3.5m+ annual sales). You will coordinate service delivery for 25+ customers, manage a team of 7 staff and 36 LGV drivers, and ensure KPIs and service levels are met while keeping costs in check and maintaining safety.

The role requires 2+ years in a similar role, knowledge of transport distribution, CPC/Business