Warehouse + Transport Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Builders Merchants in Belfast is seeking a Warehouse + Transport Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple sites. The role requires hands-on leadership and focuses on ensuring efficient, customer-centric service while adhering to safety standards. Candidates with experience in trade environments and construction are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Company car

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with operation in builders' or related environments.
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills.
• Experience in financial reporting and P&L oversight.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse and transport operations for timely dispatch.
• Manage daily workflow to ensure efficient operations.
• Coordinate with teams for customer delivery satisfaction.

Skills

Advanced leadership and people management abilities

Proficiency in WMS, TMS, and Microsoft Office

Strong analytical skills

Understanding of UK Health & Safety regulations

Knowledge of budget management

Transport Managers CPC qualification (desirable)

Job description

Job Description

Role: Warehouse + Transport Operations Manager

Sector: Building Supplies - Builders Merchants - Construction

Location: Belfast, Co. Antrim, N.Ireland

Salary: £48,000 - £53,000 p/a + Bonus + company car (Hybrid) + package

We are recruiting for a Warehouse + Transport Operations Manager for a well-established, leading Builders Merchants in the greater Belfast Area of Northern Ireland.

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of both the warehouse and transport teams across 3 different company sites in greater Belfast. This is a hands-on leadership role, focusing on the execution of daily operations, ensuring a fast, efficient, and disruption-free service while maintaining high-quality customer interactions.

The role must ensure fast, efficient, and customer-centric operations while maintaining a safe and engaging work environment for colleagues.

As a Warehouse + Transport Operations Manager, you will be part of a tight-knit team within a large branch environment. The role will involve manual handling and using relevant equipment to load and unload deliveries, maintaining a tidy and safe working environment.

Daily Site Operations Management:

1. Oversee all warehouse and transport operations, ensuring the timely and accurate dispatch of goods.
2. Manage day-to-day workflow, ensuring smooth and efficient site operations.
3. Coordinate with drivers and warehouse teams to ensure on-time and in-full deliveries.
4. Handle on-the-ground problem-solving to minimise operational disruptions.
5. Escalate any issues or potential issues to the Regional Operations Director promptly for mitigation and communication with customer-facing teams.

Skills required:

• Advanced leadership and people management abilities.
• Proficiency in WMS, TMS, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Strong analytical skills for problem-solving and process improvement.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK Health & Safety and Warehouse operations compliance regulations.
• Strong knowledge of budget management, financial reporting, and P&L oversight.
• A Transport Managers CPC qualification is desirable but not essential.

Personal attributes:

• Obsessed with colleague safety.
• Motivated by providing outstanding service to customers.
• Results-driven, collaborative, adaptable, and proactive.
• Engagement-focused—aims to create a motivated, positive, loyal, and high-performing team environment.

This full-time and permanent role offers an excellent foundation for a successful career in the sector. If you have experience in a builders' merchants, plumbers' merchants, timber, roofing, or related trade environments with an understanding of construction, please reply to this advert. The hiring manager will contact you directly.

If you believe you have the relevant experience and skills, please apply directly to this job advert. The hiring manager will be in touch.