Fantastic opportunity for an individual to become Transport Manager, joining a thriving Food Retail Services / FMCG company (Fantastic company, with multi billion turnover). This company places immense value on their staff, and is one of the best places for an individual to work in. This role is based in Belfast Office (Dargan Crescent). Permanent - Monday - Friday position. Salary: Negotiable + Fantastic Benefits package & Growth Opportunities Responsibilities: The role will plan, direct and coordinate the smooth efficient running of the day to day transport operation activities and lead the Transport team members by giving direction and monitoring performance to ensure the department operates efficiently and effectively, providing a quality service to stores. Lead, motivate, and continuously develop the Transport team, fostering a positive and high-performance working environment. Set the standard by leading from the front and ensuring full adherence to company policies and procedures. Plan, organise, and oversee the day-to-day transport operations to ensure efficiency and reliability. Maintain full compliance with transport legislation and internal procedures, including tachographs, digital cards, fleet management, and Good Distribution Practice (GDP). Ensure the safety, health, and welfare of all transport employees in line with statutory requirements. Proactively liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support a flexible, collaborative, team-based approach. Develop and manage annual transport budgets, including administration and driver payroll. Design and deliver a strategic development plan for the transport function in collaboration with Senior Management. The Ideal Person: Minimum 3+ years' experience within a national logistics operation, including transport planning and scheduling for high-volume, multi-drop deliveries. Minimum 1+ year's experience managing large teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused transport environment. Proven management-level experience across all aspects of transport operations. Transport Manager CPC (National & International) qualified and fully up to date. Strong knowledge of distribution operations, including Health & Safety, HACCP, and related compliance processes. Solid working knowledge of driver hours regulations, tachograph systems, and transport procedures. 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. Hands down the strongest recruitment agency I've partnered with. Robbie Lemon was outstanding from beginning to end - approachable, attentive, and genuinely invested in finding the right fit for me. He took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and delivered a role that couldn't have suited me better. Any questions I had were answered quickly and thoroughly, and he was a genuine pleasure to deal with throughout the process. I honestly can't praise him highly enough. If you're searching for a recruiter who truly delivers, Robbie is exceptional - priceless, in fact. Thank you for the dedication and effort you put in. This company has successfully placed me in roles multiple times over the years, and they've consistently delivered outstanding results. At this stage, I can confidently reach out to Daniel Morgan directly, knowing he'll find an employer that aligns perfectly with both my professional goals and work-life balance. I've been incredibly fortunate to receive offers from every role I've interviewed for through Vanrath, which speaks volumes about the care and expertise they apply when matching candidates with employers before interviews even happen. I can't thank Dan enough for his continued commitment, professionalism, and hard work over the years. An excellent experience from start to finish. Chanel was without question one of the most supportive, responsive, and proactive professionals I've dealt with. Thanks to her efforts, I secured a stronger position with a significant salary increase. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Vanrath and their outstanding consultants to anyone considering their next career move. Skills: Transport Transport Manager Planner Logistics Team Leader CPC Benefits: Excellent Benefits