Junior Transport Manager

Job Description

VANRATH are assisting with the recruitment of a Junior Transport Manager for a major company.

This is a Full-time position.

Permanent position - Position of work is Newry

Salary:

Negotiable + Fantastic Benefits package

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, review, and optimise delivery routes with a focus on cost and service quality.
  • Manage driver rotas 4 weeks ahead, ensuring full coverage and effective absence planning.
  • Monitor driver performance, including working hours, safety, uniforms, and debriefs.
  • Oversee fleet tracking and share live delivery updates with customer service.
  • Ensure daily vehicle checks and logbooks are completed; carry out regular audits.
  • Coordinate vehicle servicing, fridge repairs, and maintain up-to-date certifications.
  • Track mileage, servicing, tax, and insurance using the fleet spreadsheet.
  • Monitor fuel usage weekly; manage fuel cards and key returns.
  • Induct new drivers and maintain licence checks and a skills matrix for shift planning.
  • Report regularly to senior management on financials, efficiency, and team performance.
  • Lead and support the team across all people management areas.
  • Promote a strong health & safety culture and maintain audit readiness.
  • Ensure smooth handovers between day and night teams.

    • What You Bring:

      • Experience in transport or logistics supervision/management

      • Strong organisational and communication skills

      • Knowledge of fleet compliance, driver regulations, and route planning tools

      • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with high operational standards

For further information on this vacancy, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence.

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