Transport Manager

MCS Group Consultancy; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a skilled Transport Manager to oversee logistics for a manufacturing leader. Responsibilities include managing fleet operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting a team of drivers. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in transport management and strong organizational skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment in a key leadership role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Manager or Logistics Manager in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and cross-border operations.
• Excellent planning and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily transport operations.
• Manage fleet maintenance and compliance.
• Lead a team of drivers towards performance improvement.

Skills

Transport

Logistics

Management

CPC

Manufacturing

Job description

Overview

MCS Group is proud to partner with a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business to recruit a Transport Manager. With a strong presence across the UK and Ireland, this company is a leader in Building Materials and is now seeking an experienced professional to oversee and continuously improve its transport and logistics function.

As Transport Manager, you will be responsible for the efficient and compliant movement of goods across multiple sites and project locations throughout the UK and Ireland.

You'll oversee a busy transport department, managing drivers, planning deliveries, and ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily transport operations, ensuring the timely delivery of heavy engineering products and components.
• Manage a fleet of HGVs and specialist vehicles, including maintenance schedules, inspections, and compliance records.
• Lead and support a team of drivers and support staff.
• Monitor driver hours, tachographs, and Working Time Directive compliance.
• Ensure all vehicle operations are fully compliant with DVSA, RSA, and relevant cross-border regulations.
• Liaise with internal departments (production, dispatch, project management) to align logistics with project deadlines.
• Ensure cost-effective route planning and fuel efficiency measures are in place.
• Maintain accurate transport documentation, audit records, and reports.
• Implement and monitor KPIs, driving performance improvements and operational excellence.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in a Transport Manager or Logistics Manager role within a manufacturing, construction, or heavy industry environment.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, fleet compliance, and cross-border operations (UK & ROI).
• Excellent planning, organisation, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing a large fleet
• Flexible and solutions-oriented approach, able to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Full details will be discussed upon application.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Alan Montgomery, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group

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Skills

• Transport
• Logistics
• Manager
• CPC
• Manufacturing