Transport Manager

Job Description

Transport Manager

South Down | Full-time, Permanent | £40,000 – £50,000 DOE

Energis is recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager on behalf of our client based in South Down. This is a key role, responsible for managing and coordinating the company’s transport operations across Northern Ireland, the UK, Ireland, and occasionally mainland Europe.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, efficiency, and effective movement of goods, while maintaining high standards in safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all transport logistics including shipping of loads, trailers, and return of unaccompanied units
• Book ferries and ensure proper scheduling of shipments
• Manage driver hours in line with RHA and VOSA guidelines
• Obtain permits for abnormal loads across the UK and Ireland
• Ensure adherence to legal weight limits on all loads
• Maintain availability and compliance of vehicles for inspections and PSVs
• Arrange breakdown recovery across the UK
• Organise driver holiday cover and rota management

Criteria:

• Proven experience in a transport/logistics management role
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Shipping and ferry bookings
  • Freight documentation
  • VOSA regulations and Drivers’ Hours compliance
  • Vehicle maintenance scheduling and PSV booking
  • Efficient back-load logistics and mileage reduction strategies
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure
• Good IT proficiency
• Flexibility to adjust working hours if required

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience

For further information and a confidential discussion please upload your CV through the link.

By applying for this role you are consenting to Energis Recruitment holding your details for a period of 12 months to be considered for other roles. As a candidate you have the right to consent or object to this.

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