Regional Transport Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Belfast; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Belfast is seeking a Regional Transport Manager to oversee a large-scale transport operation. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensuring high performance and compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include managing service levels, training staff, and driving continuous improvement. A competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 is offered alongside benefits such as a company car and private healthcare.

Benefits

Company Car

Company Bonus

Private Healthcare

Company pension contributions

Death in Service

Wellbeing Day

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Managerial experience in FMCG, 3PL or retail logistics with teams >100.
• Proven track record in managing change and team productivity.
• Ability to navigate a unionised environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the performance of the transport department.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs and KPIs.
• Recruit and develop direct reports.

Skills

Leadership and managerial experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

Ability to motivate and enhance productivity

Experience in a regulated environment

Education

Current International CPC and Operators Licence

Job description

• An opportunity to join our clients growing Belfast operation
• A CPC qualified transport expert required

About Our Client

Our client is a leading FMCG logistics provider.

Job Description

Reporting into the site General Manager, the Regional Transport Manager will have responsibility for a large-scale transport operation and an associated cross dock site. Based in Belfast, the role will be responsible for a team of c110 colleagues across the distribution teams and will play a key part in the site growth and the overall customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Full accountability and responsibility for the performance of the transport department, including achieving auditable standards.
• Ensuring that all Service Level Agreements (SLA's) are met.
• Monitoring key performance indicators and ensuring they are achieved through effective management of direct reports, focusing on service, costs, compliance and engagement.
• Contributing to, planning and executing the day-to-day operational strategy.
• Ensuring that housekeeping standards and safe systems of work are met and maintained in line with Health & Safety at Work Regulations and local standards are in line with the company Health & Safety policy.
• Recruiting, developing and managing direct reports to support the delivery of the business KPI's.
• Identifying opportunities and implementing initiatives for continuous improvements in ways of working, quality, consistency and effectiveness of process.
• Developing all colleagues through appropriate interventions, such as probationary reviews, appraisals and PDP's in order to drive high performing individuals and teams.
• Adhering to performance and absence management processes to ensure under performance of individuals and teams is managed appropriately.
• Collaborating with other business functions to build alignment and deliver overall business results.
• Managing all employee relations issues In line with company policy and legal requirements.

The Successful Applicant

As the Regional Transport Manager you will live within a commuting distance of our client's operation in Belfast and be able to demonstrate the following experience:

• Managerial and leadership experience within a similar size FMCG, 3PL or retail logistics operation (teams >100+) Current International CPC and Operators Licence holder.
• A natural leader and people motivator, ensuring optimum productivity is achieved, whilst always looking for areas to improve and enhance.
• Leadership experience within a regulated environment encompassing driver hours and tachograph legislation.
• Experience of managing teams with a unionised environment. Proven working knowledge of Health & Safety and legal requirements within a distribution environment.
• Experience of working within a set budgetary and performance targeted workplace.
• Able to clearly communicate at all levels (direct and indirect reports), whilst delegating to the appropriate level.
• Demonstrate experience of mobilising and managing change in people and processes.
• Ability to interpret data and effectively apply outcome to the needs of the business.

What's on Offer

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive basic salary between £55,000 and £65,000 (in line with experience) with key benefits to include:

• Company Car
• Company Bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Company pension contributions
• Death in Service
• Wellbeing Day
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Contact

Dean Rose
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6884088Z

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.