Transport Manager in Stowmarket

Job Title: Transport Manager
Location: Stowmarket
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Contract Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About Us:
Due to growth our client in Stowmarket are seeking an experienced and driven Transport Manager to lead their transport operations and drive continuous improvement. This is a key role in their skip hire and waste management operation, based at their Head Office in Stowmarket, with regular visits to operational sites.

Role Overview:
As Transport Manager, you\’ll take responsibility for the safe, legal, and efficient running of our fleet operations. You\’ll lead compliance efforts, manage vehicle maintenance, and help drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure timely completion of 6-weekly PMIs, MOTs, LOLER inspections, and road tax renewals

• Investigate service failures and non-compliance issues, implementing corrective actions where needed

• Monitor post-repair vehicle performance and minimise downtime through effective servicing

• Ensure drivers correctly report and record vehicle defects

• Manage vehicle load compliance and ensure all authorised vehicles are kept at designated operating centres

• Recommend vehicle replacements and specifications to maximise efficiency and cost-effectiveness

• Maintain accurate vehicle branding and signage

• Liaise with insurers and internal teams to reduce fleet-related accidents and manage claims

• Organise and lead driver meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings

• Promote and maintain high health & safety standards

• Collaborate with driver trainers and Site Managers to deliver effective in-house training

• Monitor driver compliance with safety and legal requirements, including hours and tachograph use

• Manage transport department costs in line with budget

• Maintain full compliance across fleet systems and transport records

• Work with sales and account teams to review customer feedback and drive improvements

• Provide regular transport performance reports and implement improvement actions where necessary

Required Qualifications & Experience

• CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) – Essential

• Proven experience in a similar transport or fleet management role

• Strong working knowledge of relevant transport legislation and compliance

• Solid IT skills, including MS Office

• Strong understanding of health & safety and driver regulations

Desirable (But Not Essential)

• Experience in the waste management or skip hire sector

• HGV/LGV driving licence

• Logistics planning experience

• Health & Safety qualification (IOSH, COSHH)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£40,000–£45,000)

• Performance-based bonus scheme

• Company vehicle and mobile phone

• Nest pension scheme

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• Free on-site parking

How to Apply
If you\’re an organised, driven professional with a strong background in fleet or transport management, we\’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking and growing business.