Job Description

VANRATH are assisting with the recruitment of a Transport Manager for a major company that specialises in Distribution. This company has a fantastic reputation.
This is a Full-time position - Flexible start times available
Permanent position - Position of work is Greysteel.
Salary:
Negotiable + Fantastic Benefits package
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Oversight:
Provide overall leadership and management of the Distribution Department, including domestic drivers and routing teams across all locations.
Routing & Compliance:
Ensure efficient routing and scheduling of vehicles in full compliance with driver hours regulations and the Working Time Directive.
Interdepartmental Coordination:
Maintain effective communication with other transport locations and collaborate with Sales teams to align on delivery schedules and service expectations.
Operational Monitoring:
Supervise daily transport operations to guarantee safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of products in compliance with Health & Safety and environmental standards.
Regulatory Compliance:
Monitor driver hours, breaks, and tachograph data to ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation.
Administrative Oversight:
Manage driver rotas, timesheet analysis, and daily operational checks; ensure all necessary departmental documentation is completed accurately and on time.
Staff Management:
Oversee annual leave and driver absences, working closely with the HR department to ensure appropriate cover and operational continuity.
Recruitment & Onboarding:
Collaborate with HR on recruitment activities, including interviews, driver inductions, training, and issuing of PPE.
Incident Reporting & Escalation:
Inform the Operations Director promptly of any road traffic accidents (RTAs) or vehicle maintenance issues.
Disciplinary Procedures & Investigations:
Document and investigate transport-related misdemeanours, ensuring all incidents-such as RTAs, contamination, spillage, damage, or misconduct-are logged and appropriately resolved.
Depot Management:
Oversee depot operations including product storage, water dips, meter checks, tank gauging, and product labelling to ensure compliance with quality system standards.
The Ideal Person:

• Extensive previous experience in Transport Management within large distribution environments and understand strategic distribution modelling.
• CPC preferred but not essential

For further information on this vacancy, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence.
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