Transport Manager

Manpower UK Ltd; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Transport Manager in Newry to oversee daily delivery operations. This role focuses on route planning, driver performance management, and fleet compliance, supporting a continually improving transport team. Ideal candidates will have logistics supervisory experience and strong organisational skills, with a competitive salary range of £40 - 45k available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport or logistics supervisory/management role.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of fleet compliance and driver regulations.

Responsibilities

• Planning and optimising delivery routes for cost-efficiency.
• Managing driver rotas and overseeing driver performance.
• Monitoring fleet tracking and ensuring logbooks are completed.
• Providing regular performance updates to senior management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of fleet compliance

Experience in transport logistics

Tools

Route optimisation tools

Job description

Overview

Transport Manager - Newry

5 days out of 6 rota

We are seeking a proactive and organised Transport Manager to join our food production client in Newry. This role is key to overseeing daily delivery operations, ensuring efficient route planning, driver performance, and fleet compliance, while driving continuous improvement across the team.

Responsibilities

• Planning, reviewing, and optimising delivery routes to ensure cost-efficiency and high service standards
• Managing driver rotas, ensuring full coverage and effective absence planning
• Overseeing driver performance, including hours, safety, uniform compliance, and debriefs
• Monitoring fleet tracking and providing real-time delivery updates to the customer service team
• Ensuring daily driver vehicle checks and logbooks are completed; conducting fleet audits
• Coordinating vehicle servicing, repairs (including fridges), and maintaining up-to-date certifications
• Managing accurate fleet records (mileage, servicing, tax, insurance) via the fleet spreadsheet
• Monitoring and reconciling fuel usage weekly, ensuring return of fuel cards and keys
• Inducting new drivers, maintaining licence checks, and managing a skills matrix for coverage planning
• Providing regular performance updates to senior management, including financial and operational reports
• Leading and supporting the transport team across all aspects of people management
• Promoting a strong health and safety culture and ensuring depot readiness for audits
• Supporting smooth handovers between day and night teams

What Were Looking For

• Experience in a transport or logistics supervisory/ management role
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Knowledge of fleet compliance, driver regulations, and route optimisation tools
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on operational excellence

Competitive salary negotiable £40 - 45k joining a food company who are growing across the UK & Ireland