Transport Manager

Manpower UK Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking a Transport Manager in Newry to oversee delivery operations and enhance route efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transport management, excellent organisational skills, and a hands-on approach to operations. This position offers a competitive salary of £40k–£45k, contributing to a growing food production company across the UK and Ireland.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport or logistics supervisory/management role.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of driver regulations and route optimisation tools preferred.
• Proactive, hands-on approach focusing on operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Planning and optimising delivery routes for cost-efficiency.
• Managing driver rotas and ensuring full coverage.
• Overseeing driver performance and compliance.
• Monitoring fleet tracking and providing delivery updates.
• Conducting fleet audits and managing vehicle servicing.
• Inducting new drivers and maintaining licensing checks.
• Providing performance updates to senior management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of fleet compliance

Operational excellence

Job description

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.

The Role

• 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 We’re 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