Transport Manager

Job Description

Energis is currently recruiting for a Transport Manager for our engineering client based in Co Down. The successful applicant will be responsible for co-ordinating the company’s transport operations from their NI headquarters across the UK and Ireland.

This position is pivotal to the continued success and efficiency of our clients transport operations. It is an excellent opportunity for an already experienced Transport Manager, or alternatively an ambitious individual with a transport background seeking to take a step up.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all transport logistics, including the shipping of loads, trailers, and the return of unaccompanied trailers.
• Book ferries and manage the scheduling of all shipments to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
• Manage driver hours in line with RHA and VOSA regulations to ensure full compliance.
• Obtain permits for abnormal loads across the UK and Ireland.
• Ensure adherence to legal weight limits on all loads.
• Maintain vehicle availability and compliance for scheduled inspections and PSV bookings.
• Arrange breakdown recovery services throughout the UK.
• Organise driver holiday cover and rota management to maintain operational continuity.
• Manage local collections via company vans and cars.
• Generate monthly cost reports to support cost control and performance monitoring.

Criteria:

• Understanding of transport documentation and logistics procedures.
• Knowledge of VOSA regulations and Drivers’ Hours compliance.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK clean driving license

Desirable

• Experience in vehicle maintenance scheduling and PSV inspection booking.
• Proven experience in shipping and ferry bookings coordination.
• Ability to implement efficient back-load logistics and develop mileage reduction strategies.
• RHA Membership
• Transport Manager CPC
• Health & Safety certification

Salary is in the region of £40-50k depending on experience.

For further information and a confidential discussion please email 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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