Senior Transport Operator
Job description
π Senior Transport Operatorπ
π Location: Woolpit, Suffolk
β° Monday to Friday: 08:00β17:00
π Start Date: Immediate start
πΌ About the Role:
π§βπΌ Support the Distribution Operations Manager with day-to-day leadership of a busy pallet distribution operation (Β£3.5m+ annual sales).
π¦ Help coordinate service delivery across 25+ customers, ensuring KPIs and service levels are consistently met.
π Support the management of a team of 7 staff and 36 LGV drivers to keep operations running efficiently and safely.
β Ensure customer requirements are consistently met.
π· Maximise revenue and sales per customer.
π Manage operating costs, including traffic office and depot overheads.
π Provide day-to-day support to drivers and act as their first point of contact.
β You'll need:
π 2+ years' experience in a similar role
ποΈ Proven track record in commercial operations
π§ Knowledge of transport distribution desirable
π» Business Management and/or CPC qualification desirable
π₯ Good people skills and a solid team player
ποΈ Excellent attention to detail
π§βπ» IT literate (MS, Office, Outlook)
What Youβll Be Doing:
π§βπΌ Support the manager with absence/performance issues, training, and day-to-day cover.
π Manage driver/customer queries, brief/debrief drivers, and escalate key feedback.
π¨ First-line support for delivery issues, breakdowns, and incidents.
π€ Manage own-fleet/subcontractor relationships and resources.
β Ensure compliance with WTD and driver regulations.
π° What's On Offer:
π΅ Competitive salary
π ΏοΈ On-Site Parking
π Ongoing training and career progression
π’ Supportive and professional environment
π Ready to drive growth and optimise transport performance? Apply now.
βοΈ 01394 570 156 / 01473 375 158
π§ info@lmerecruitment.com
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