Job description
Fantastic opportunity for an individual to become Transport Manager, joining a thriving Food Retail Services / FMCG company (Fantastic company, with multi billion turnover).
This company places immense value on their staff, and is one of the best places for an individual to work in.
This role is based in Belfast Office (Dargan Crescent). Permanent - Monday - Friday position.
Salary:
Negotiable + Fantastic Benefits package & Growth Opportunities
Responsibilities:
The role will plan, direct and coordinate the smooth efficient running of the day to day transport operation activities and lead the Transport team members by giving direction and monitoring performance to ensure the department operates efficiently and effectively, providing a quality service to stores.
Lead, motivate, and continuously develop the Transport team, fostering a positive and high-performance working environment.
Set the standard by leading from the front and ensuring full adherence to company policies and procedures.
Plan, organise, and oversee the day-to-day transport operations to ensure efficiency and reliability.
Maintain full compliance with transport legislation and internal procedures, including tachographs, digital cards, fleet management, and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
Ensure the safety, health, and welfare of all transport employees in line with statutory requirements.
Proactively liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support a flexible, collaborative, team-based approach.
Develop and manage annual transport budgets, including administration and driver payroll.
Design and deliver a strategic development plan for the transport function in collaboration with Senior Management.
The Ideal Person:
Minimum 3+ years' experience within a national logistics operation, including transport planning and scheduling for high-volume, multi-drop deliveries.
Minimum 1+ year's experience managing large teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused transport environment.
Proven management-level experience across all aspects of transport operations.
Transport Manager CPC (National & International) qualified and fully up to date.
Strong knowledge of distribution operations, including Health & Safety, HACCP, and related compliance processes.
Solid working knowledge of driver hours regulations, tachograph systems, and transport procedures.
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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