Transport Manager 📍 Ipswich | Full-time | On-site A quick look at the role We’re looking for an experienced Transport Manager to take ownership of a 30+ vehicle fleet and 34 drivers to lead the day-to-day operations of …
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Full-time
professional certificate
Posted 23h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Transport Manager will lead and motivate drivers and dispatchers while managing fleet compliance, vehicle safety, and operator licence requirements. They are responsible for driving KPI performance across safety, service, and cost control while ensuring adherence to transport and environmental legislation.
Requirements
Candidates must have proven experience in transport or logistics management and hold a National CPC qualification. Strong knowledge of transport, environmental, and health and safety compliance is essential, along with commercial awareness and leadership skills.
Full job description
Transport Manager
📍 Ipswich | Full-time | On-site
A quick look at the role
We’re looking for an experienced Transport Manager to take ownership of a 30+ vehicle fleet and 34 drivers to lead the day-to-day operations of our Traffic Office in Ipswich. You’ll play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient transport operations while driving performance and customer service.
This is a hands-on leadership role with real responsibility and impact.
Your core responsibilities
Lead and motivate drivers, dispatchers, and operatives across multi-shift operations
Manage fleet compliance, vehicle safety, and operator licence requirements
Drive KPI performance across safety, service, and cost control
Ensure full compliance with transport, environmental, and H&S legislation
Champion a strong safety culture, including near-miss reporting
Build strong relationships with internal teams and external customers
Our essential requirements
Proven experience in transport or logistics management
National CPC qualification
Strong knowledge of transport, environmental, and H&S compliance
Commercially minded with experience managing costs and performance
Confident leader and communicator
Good local area knowledge and flexibility to travel when required
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.
Related keywords
Transport ManagerLogisticsFleet ManagementNational CPCComplianceHealth and SafetyKPITraffic OfficeWaste ManagementOperations ManagementVehicle SafetyOperator LicenceCost ControlEnvironmental LegislationLeadershipDispatching
We’re here to change the way people think about waste.
Industry
Environmental Services
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Founded
1912
Headquarters
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
LinkedIn followers
123,827
Founded in London in 1912, Biffa is a leading UK nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling and technologically-driven energy generation services. Through the expertise of our people and investment in technology we promote and deliver sustainable waste management solutions.
We provide an essential service to satisfy the business needs of our commercial, industrial and public sector customers throughout the UK, and help them to meet their legal obligations and corporate responsibility commitments.
We employ 10,000 people and collect waste from thousands of businesses and millions of households across the UK each day.
Our surplus food redistribution partnership with Company Shop Group, and our environmental work with BiffaAward and Waste Aid, also have wider benefits for the UK and beyond.
Since 2002 we’ve reduced our carbon emissions by 70 per cent and aim to be net zero by 2050.
Offices: Coronation Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 3TZ, GB
Single Stream RecyclingEnvironmental ServicesSecure Waste & RecyclingConfidential WasteContaminated Land & SoilFree Waste AuditWaste Heirarchyand Resource ManagementCleanTechService Industry
How many Transportation jobs are open in Ipswich, United Kingdom right now?
There are currently 42 open transportation positions in Ipswich, United Kingdom listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Transportation roles in Ipswich, United Kingdom?
Companies currently hiring include Pinson TM Limited, Amazon, Freightliner Ltd, Stericycle, Volvo Construction Equipment, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Are there remote or hybrid Transportation jobs in Ipswich, United Kingdom?
Yes — 5 of the 42 open transportation positions offer remote or hybrid work (1 remote, 4 hybrid).
How do I apply for Transportation jobs in Ipswich, United Kingdom?
Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.