Transport Manager

VanRath; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major client is looking for an experienced Transport Planning Manager to lead their dynamic team based in Greysteel. This role emphasizes leadership, compliance management, and operational oversight in the transport sector. The successful candidate will have experience in transport regulations and team management, ensuring smooth operations within the department.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in the transport sector.
• Thorough knowledge of transport regulations.
• Excellent geographic knowledge of Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of the Distribution Department.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours regulations and operational standards.
• Oversee depot operations including product storage and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Operational Monitoring

Interdepartmental Coordination

Education

Category C + E license

ADR License

CPC Certification

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a major client with the Recruitment of an Experienced Transport Planning Manager to join an experienced and dynamic team based in Greysteel.

Salary - Negotiable + Benefits Package

7.30am to 6.00pm Monday - Friday.

Saturday (overtime on rota basis)

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Oversight:
• Provide overall leadership and management of the Distribution Department, including domestic drivers and routing teams across all locations.
• Routing & Compliance:
• Ensure efficient routing and scheduling of vehicles in full compliance with driver hours regulations and the Working Time Directive.
• Interdepartmental Coordination:
• Maintain effective communication with other transport locations and collaborate with Sales teams to align on delivery schedules and service expectations.
• Operational Monitoring:
• Supervise daily transport operations to guarantee safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of products in compliance with Health & Safety and environmental standards.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Monitor driver hours, breaks, and tachograph data to ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Administrative Oversight:
• Manage driver rotas, timesheet analysis, and daily operational checks; ensure all necessary departmental documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Staff Management:
• Oversee annual leave and driver absences, working closely with the HR department to ensure appropriate cover and operational continuity.
• Recruitment & Onboarding:
• Collaborate with HR on recruitment activities, including interviews, driver inductions, training, and issuing of PPE.
• Incident Reporting & Escalation:
• Inform the Operations Director promptly of any road traffic accidents (RTAs) or vehicle maintenance issues.
• Disciplinary Procedures & Investigations:
• Document and investigate transport-related misdemeanours, ensuring all incidents-such as RTAs, contamination, spillage, damage, or misconduct-are logged and appropriately resolved.
• Depot Management:
• Oversee depot operations including product storage, water dips, meter checks, tank gauging, and product labelling to ensure compliance with quality system standards.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience working a supervisory role within the transport sector.
• Thorough knowledge of transport Regulations and Compliance
• Possession of category C + E license, ADR License & CPC (desirable)
• Excellent geographic knowledge of Northern Ireland and familiar with planning/scheduling systems (desirable)

For more information on this role please contact Phil Doherty @ VANRATH

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''I was contacted by VANRATH in regards to a job I had applied for. They were extremely helpful and gave me a number of positions to apply for. They had interviews set up in a number of hours and I secured a position within days. They kept we well informed throughout the process and has continued to touch base after I have started my new role. Couldn't recommend enough.''