TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
| Company: | THAKURS LOGISTICS LIMITED |
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| Salary: | from £45,000 a year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7JR |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Oct 2026 |
Summary
THE ROLE
The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective planning, coordination and management of day-to-day transport and distribution activities, ensuring that people, vehicles and operational resources are used efficiently, safely and in accordance with company and legal requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage and coordinate daily transport and distribution operations.
• Plan delivery schedules, routes and allocation of vehicles and drivers.
• Coordinate the efficient use of vehicles, drivers and other operational resources.
• Monitor delivery performance, service levels and operational KPIs.
• Supervise and support drivers and operational staff.
• Ensure deliveries are completed safely, efficiently and within required timeframes.
• Monitor vehicle availability and coordinate servicing, maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain accurate transport, vehicle and operational records.
• Ensure compliance with relevant transport, road safety, health and safety and company requirements.
• Identify operational problems and implement practical solutions.
• Investigate delivery delays, service failures, customer complaints and operational incidents.
• Work with customers and business partners to resolve operational issues.
• Monitor transport costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Prepare operational reports and provide management information to company directors.
• Support recruitment, induction, training and performance management of operational staff.
• Develop and implement procedures to improve transport and distribution performance.