Transport Manager - Newry

5 days out of 6 rota

We are seeking a proactive and organised Transport Manager to join our food production client in Newry. This role is key to overseeing daily delivery operations, ensuring efficient route planning, driver performance, and fleet compliance, while driving continuous improvement across the team.

The Role

Planning, reviewing, and optimising delivery routes to ensure cost-efficiency and high service standards
Managing driver rotas, ensuring full coverage and effective absence planning
Overseeing driver performance, including hours, safety, uniform compliance, and debriefs
Monitoring fleet tracking and providing real-time delivery updates to the customer service team
Ensuring daily driver vehicle checks and logbooks are completed; conducting fleet audits
Coordinating vehicle servicing, repairs (including fridges), and maintaining up-to-date certifications
Managing accurate fleet records (mileage, servicing, tax, insurance) via the fleet spreadsheet
Monitoring and reconciling fuel usage weekly, ensuring return of fuel cards and keys
Inducting new drivers, maintaining licence checks, and managing a skills matrix for coverage planning
Providing regular performance updates to senior management, including financial and operational reports
Leading and supporting the transport team across all aspects of people management
Promoting a strong health and safety culture and ensuring depot readiness for audits
Supporting smooth handovers between day and night teams

What We're Looking For

Experience in a transport or logistics supervisory/ management role
Strong organisational and communication skills
Knowledge of fleet compliance, driver regulations, and route optimisation tools
A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on operational excellence

Competitive salary negotiable 40 - 45k joining a food company who are growing across the UK & Ireland