Warehouse Transport Operations Manager

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

Job summary

A leading Builders Merchants in Northern Ireland seeks a Warehouse + Transport Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end management of warehouse and transport teams. This permanent role offers a competitive salary between £48,000 - £53,000 plus a bonus and a company car. The successful candidate will ensure customer-centric operations while fostering a safe and engaging work environment.

Benefits

Company car

Bonus

Qualifications

• Advanced leadership and people management abilities.
• Strong knowledge of budget management and P&L oversight.
• Proficiency in WMS, TMS, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse and transport operations.
• Manage day-to-day workflow ensuring smooth site operations.
• Handle on-the-ground problem-solving to reduce disruptions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Knowledge of UK Health & Safety

Budget Management

Education

Transport Managers CPC qualification

Tools

WMS

TMS

Microsoft Office

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 an element of manual handling, as well as using relevant equipment to load and unload deliveries, to maintain a tidy and safe working environment.

Daily Site Operations Management:

• Oversee all warehouse and transport operations, ensuring the timely and accurate dispatch of goods.
• Manage day-to-day workflow, ensuring smooth and efficient site operations.
• Coordinate with drivers and warehouse teams to ensure on-time and in-full deliveries.
• Handle on-the-ground problem-solving to minimise operational disruptions.
• Escalate any issues or potential issue to Regional Operations Director quickly so that mitigation can be put in place and customer facing teams can be informed

Skills the Warehouse + Transport Operations Manager will have:

• 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 would be desirable but not essential.

Personal attributes the Warehouse + Transport Operations Manager will have:

• Obsessed with colleague safety
• Motivated by providing outstanding service to customers
• Results-driven, collaborative, adaptable, and proactive.
• Engagement focused - wants a motivated, positive, loyal and high performing team and knows how to create the right environment to get it

This full time and permanent Warehouse + Transport Operations role can provide an excellent foundation for a successful career in the sector.

If you're interested in this Warehouse + Transport Operations within a builders' merchants, plumbers' merchants, timber, roofing, or any trade related environment with an understanding of construction, please reply to this advert and the hiring manager will be in touch directly.

If you feel you have the relevant experience and skill-set please apply to this job advert directly, and the hiring manager will be in touch.

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