Transport Manager

Biffa; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Ipswich is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee a fleet of 24+ vehicles and manage daily Traffic Office operations. The role requires expertise in traffic management, strong compliance knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate has experience in a logistics environment and is proactive in ensuring safety and efficiency. Join us in changing the way people think about waste.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in traffic or logistics management.
• In-depth knowledge of transport, environmental, and health and safety legislation.
• Familiarity with lean methodology and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a fleet of 24+ vehicles and the Traffic Office operations.
• Ensure health and safety, environmental, and operator licence compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Traffic or logistics management experience

National CPC

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Planning abilities

Job description

A quick look at the role

The Transport Manager will efficiently and effectively manage a fleet of 24+ vehicles. The role will also manage the day-to-day operations of the Traffic Office. Ensuring health and safety, environmental and operator licence compliance. Along with delivering first-class customer service.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Leadership & Performance Monitoring: Provide leadership and deliver clear work instructions to traffic dispatchers, drivers, and operatives. Review depot KPIs and drive improvements in service, safety, and profitability
• Fleet Management: Manage vehicle operations, ensuring safe usage, wheel security, and compliance with gross weight limits. Liaise with the fleet team for seamless operations
• Legislative Compliance: Ensure adherence to transport and environmental legislation, including managing third-party insurance claims
• Cost Control & Efficiency: Support cost control initiatives, drive operational efficiency, and focus on reducing costs to exceed budget expectations
• Health & Safety: Enforce Health and Safety protocols, including near miss reporting and emergency procedures. Review near-miss reports to maintain a first-class customer experience
• Administrative Excellence: Complete all role-related administrative tasks, including worksheets and tachograph records
• Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external customers through proactive communication

Our Essential Requirements

• Extensive Industry Expertise: Proven experience in traffic or logistics management, including resource management, cost control, and operational leadership within unionised, multi-shift environments
• Knowledge & Compliance: In-depth understanding of transport, environmental, and health and safety legislation, with strong knowledge of lean methodology and KPIs
• Skills & Qualifications: National CPC, strong commercial acumen, excellent communication and planning abilities
• Flexibility & Area Knowledge: Familiarity with the local area and willingness to travel for business needs across the UK

Biffa - we're changing the way people think about waste

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.