Transport Manager - Newry

Haldane Fisher Limited; Newry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

On-site parking

Healthcare package

Training program

Bonus scheme

Staff discount

Job summary

Haldane Fisher Limited in Newry is seeking a Transport Manager to lead the branch transport operation, delivering safe, legal, and on-time deliveries while controlling costs and compliance.

You will manage drivers and vehicles, optimise routing, and uphold load-securing and safety standards. A Transport Manager CPC and proven transport management experience are essential; the role offers a clear path for career development within our growing Northern Ireland network.

Qualifications

• Transport management experience.
• Transport Manager CPC.
• Compliance and people skills.
• Health & safety prerequisites and licenses as required.
• Ability to meet legislative requirements for a transport operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage drivers, vehicles and delivery planning.
• Ensure O-licence, drivers' hours, tachograph and vehicle compliance.
• Optimise routing, cost and service.
• Own transport safety and load-securing standards.
• Manage maintenance, defects and records.

Skills

Transport management

Compliance

People skills

Health & safety awareness

Lead a team

Education

Transport Manager CPC

Tools

Tachograph

Opus SMS

Job description

Transport Manager- Newry

Lead a team that builds with confidence.

About us

Haldane Fisher is an industry leading merchant, renowned for innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service. With 23 branches across Northern Ireland, England, and the Isle of Man, we are a business that continues to grow from strength to strength. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on creating a culture where individuals can develop, progress, and build long-term careers.

The opportunity

Lead a team that builds with confidence.

We're looking for a Transport Manager to join us. In this role you'll manage the branch transport operation, delivering safe, legal, efficient, on-time deliveries while controlling cost and compliance. You'll lead from the front, set the standard, and bring the best out of your team.

Most of all, it's a role where what you do really matters every day you'll help our customers build with confidence.

What you'll be doing

Manage drivers, vehicles, and delivery planning.

• Ensure O-licence, drivers' hours, tachograph, and vehicle compliance.

• Optimise routing, cost, and service.

• Own transport safety and load-securing standards.

• Manage maintenance, defects, and records.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings not just experience, but the right attitude and ambition.

To succeed in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate:

• Transport management experience.

• Transport Manager CPC.

• Compliance and people skills.

• A genuine pride in your work, and a way of working that reflects our values.

• Able to meet the health & safety, legislative and competency prerequisites for the role, including any required licenses, tickets, training and Opus SMS responsibilities.

• Personal attributes aligned to our values with a safety-first, customer-focused and reliable approach.

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• FORS / merchant-delivery experience.

Why Join Haldane Fisher

Haldane Fisher a proud, family-owned business with big ambitions. This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to build a long-term career with a business that values its people.

You’ll be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team in a company that is continuing to grow and invest, where your contribution truly makes a difference.

Why you'll love working here

What We Offer

In return, we provide a competitive rate of pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Training and development programmes to support your career progression
• Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Staff Discount Scheme
• 30 days annual leave
• Free on-site parking
• Healthcare package provided by Westfield Health

ABOUT HALDANE GROUP

A proud, family-owned business with big ambitions, founded in 1946, we've spent nearly eight decades becoming one of the UK's top ten builders’ merchants.

Operating through multiple specialist brands across Northern Ireland, we're more than just suppliers - we're partners to the trade.At Haldane Group we help customers build with confidence through trusted products and expert advice, powered by people you can rely on.You'll be part of one of the largest independent builders' merchants across Northern Ireland, GB and the Isle of Man, supplying the trade and self-builders with expert advice and everything they need.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Top 10 UK builders’ merchant with strong local presence
• Multiple specialist brands serving different market segments
• Industry leadership through BMF board-level involvement
• Ambitious growth plans including strategic acquisitions
• Investment in people, technology, and innovation
• 700+ employees across Northern Ireland
• Deep roots in local communities.

Our Values: We're built on expertise, relationships, and service. We know our products, we understand our customers, and we deliver on our promises.

Join us in shaping the future of building materials supply.

The Company

*Haldane Group is an equal opportunities employer.We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.*

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