Fantastic Company Benefits Include
* Competitive Salary: From £36,000 to £45,000 + per annum, depending on experience
* Holiday: 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* Additional: Company pension, Employee Wellness Programme, support in professional growth and career advancement
About The Role
As a Transport Operator, your primary responsibility will be to organise the distribution of goods, ensuring deliveries are completed efficiently, effectively, and within time and cost constraints. You will play a key role in planning transport, distribution and warehouse operations, monitoring the flow of goods, and ensuring all customer requirements are met accurately and on time. This is a full-time, office-based position working Monday to Friday, on a shift rota (06:00 – 15:30 and then 10:00-19:30).
Key Responsibilities Include
* Plan and route transport operations including container shunting, full loads and multi-drop deliveries, ensuring efficient fleet utilisation and cost‐effective subcontracting.
* Coordinate drivers, vehicles, and contractors to ensure smooth and timely execution of transport activities.
* Liaise with customers to meet requirements, provide updates, and resolve any issues or delays promptly.
* Monitor daily operations, including vehicle defects (VOR), and maintain effective communication across teams and warehouse functions.
* Drive high operational standards by addressing concerns, escalating where needed, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
* Late shift rotation would be on call at night.
About You
You will have strong planning ability, confidence with scheduling and experience within a transport or logistics environment. You will be confident working under pressure, managing multiple tasks, and meeting tight deadlines. A solid understanding of driver regulations and the Working Time Directive (WTD) is essential, along with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience with systems such as Felixstowe VBS, Qargo, Clarus WMS, or Multifreight is advantageous. You will bring strong communication, planning, and organisational skills, with a calm, methodical, and flexible approach. The ability to work independently and within a small team is key, alongside a proactive attitude, willingness to improve processes, and strong motivation to learn and develop.
About Lombard Shipping
Lombard Shipping is an independent, privately owned logistics business headquartered in Ipswich, with depots across the UK and Ireland. With over 35 years of experience, we are a trusted provider of domestic and international logistics solutions across air, land, and sea. We are committed to delivering high‐quality, reliable service and customer satisfaction, supported by a dedicated and collaborative team that drives innovation and dependable nationwide operations.
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk. The role is full‐time, permanent. Two positions are available.
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