Depot Transport Manager

Medirest Signature; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery company is opening a new Depot in Belfast and is seeking a Depot Transport Manager to oversee transport operations. The role involves managing a team, ensuring legal compliance, and maintaining high service standards. Join a diverse team committed to excellence in delivery services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years in Transport Management.
• Experience with legal compliance and drivers’ hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the transport operation plan for the Depot.
• Manage safety and legal compliance of transport operations.
• Control driver costs and maintain fleet standards.

Skills

Full Driving License

Transport Manager CPC National Certificate

IOSH Qualified

Legal Compliance Knowledge

Transport Management Systems Experience

Drug and Alcohol Testing Experience

Experience in 24/7 Operations

Education

Transport Manager CPC National Certificate

Job description

New Depot Opening September 2025,

We are thrilled to announce the opening of a brand-new Depot in Belfast, and we are building a talented team to make it happen.

At Evri, we lead the way in delivery. We’re market leaders and we invest to keep on growing.

We are looking for a Depot Transport Manager to come and join the Belfast Evri family that share our passion and drive to delight our Customers.

Come and join the New Evri Belfast team!

The purpose of the Depot Transport Manager (DTM) is to deliver the transport operation plan for the Depot, whilst developing a high performing team of Drivers. As a key name on the depot O License, you will manage the safety of the operation, people, the legal & regulatory compliance of the transport operation with policy and process excellence for all vehicles relating to the Depot.

The Depot Transport Manager will work in partnership with all Depot management and colleagues, to ensure the transport operation achieves people, service, cost and quality performance targets.

Interested? We are looking for:

• Maintaining budgeted costs and planning the fleet to the forecasted volumes. Control driver costs and sustain above target levels of service and quality by ensuring all vehicles and equipment are maintained to a high standard through consistent audits and compliance checks.
• Ensuring robust and efficient BAU and peak transport planning processes are prepared accounting for contingencies and challenges ensuring the operation runs smoothly.
• Managing all transport costs, resources, maintenance repairs and CPU with support from the DGM.
• Leading quality accident investigations professionally and with urgency when necessary.
• Ensuring the Depot is always legally compliant in all relevant documentation and systems, this will include servicing & maintenance of vehicles, regulatory requirements, driver's hours, tacho downloads both driver and vehicle unit along with all training - drivers CPC, MHE and manual handling.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Full Driving License
• Essential Transport Manager CPC National Certificate
• IOSH Qualified
• Minimum experience of 2-3 years working in a Transport Management position and excellent knowledge of legal compliance, drivers’ hours and WTD's.
• Systems knowledge & experience of working with transport management systems and tachograph analysis.
• Experience of Drug and Alcohol testing
• Experience in a busy 24/7 operation with a large team of diverse colleagues.

At Evri, we know we only grow if our people do too. That’s why we’re committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves. We’re on a journey to better represent the customers we serve around the UK. We’re committed to removing barriers and ensure that each person at Evri is valued for who they are, and what they bring to our business.

We are Evri. Where everyone is welcome

We’re excited for the future. Let’s deliver it together.