Transportation manager

Job Description Our client is a thriving local engineering business with a strong client base across the UK and Ireland. They are now seeking an experienced Transport Manager to join their South Down based team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for co-ordinating the company’s transport operations from their NI headquarters across the UK, Ireland and occasionally Europe.

Responsibilities:
Co-ordinating loads for shipping on running units or shipping trailers only, ensuring empty unaccompanied trailers are returned for loading; Booking ferries
Driver hours management within RHA guidelines
Seeking Permits for abnormal loads throughout UK and Ireland
Ensuring loads adhere to weight limits
Managing vehicles for availability for respective checks & PSVs
Organising breakdown recoveries throughout UK
Managing driver holiday cover

Criteria:
Previous relevant experience in transportation / logistics including:
Shipping and booking boats
Freight paperwork
Vosa regulations and Drivers Hours restrictions
Booking PSVs
Recording Maintenance
Logistics of organising freight out and back loads home to minimal mileage and drivers hours
Ability to prioritise workload and operate with a sense of urgency