Transport Assistant Manager

VanRath; Antrim; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is supporting the search for a Junior Transport Manager. This full-time role based in Randalstown involves overseeing driver hours, managing compliance, and ensuring effective communication within teams. The ideal candidate will have transport or logistics experience and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar transport or logistics role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with both internal teams and client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing driver hours and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Administering CPC training and updating driver records.
• Logging and reporting incidents and accidents accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT systems proficiency

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

VANRATH is supporting the recruitment of a Junior Transport Manager on behalf of a leading company within the Supply Chain sector.

This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday. Permanent position based in Randalstown.

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package & Career Development Opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing driver hours, ensuring Working Time Directive compliance, and managing conduct issues

• Administering CPC training and updating driver records

• Logging and reporting incidents and accidents accurately

• Maintaining health and safety training records for drivers

• Liaising with insurers to ensure appropriate coverage and incident documentation

• Ensuring all waste transfer documentation is complete and compliant

• Managing inspection, upkeep, and lease of fleet vehicles

• Facilitating the purchase, sale, and disposal of vehicles and trailers

• Utilizing digital tools to monitor fleet and manage fuel card systems

• Conducting driver inductions and regular licence checks

• Ensuring compliance with the company's Operator's Licence requirements

• Keeping all waste collection permits and driver docket books up to date

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience in a similar transport or logistics role

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to develop strong relationships with both internal teams and client stakeholders

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities

• Proficiency in IT systems and Microsoft Office