Job Description
Transport Manager – South Down
£40,000 – £50,000 (DOE) | On-Site | Permanent
Our client, a well-established and busy local engineering firm with a strong client base across the UK and Ireland, is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to join their South Down-based team.
In this role, you’ll oversee and coordinate transport operations from their NI headquarters across the UK, Ireland, and occasionally Europe. This is a critical position for ensuring efficient and compliant logistics in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate loads for shipping and trailer returns
* Book ferry crossings and manage freight logistics
* Monitor driver hours in line with RHA and VOSA guidelines
* Obtain permits for abnormal loads across UK and Ireland
* Ensure compliance with vehicle weight limits
* Schedule vehicle checks, maintenance, and PSVs
* Organise UK-wide breakdown recoveries
* Manage holiday cover for drivers
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience in transport or logistics management
* Strong IT and organisational skills
Working knowledge of:
* Ferry bookings and freight documentation
* Driver hours, VOSA regulations, and PSV booking
* Maintenance and compliance recording
* Ability to plan backloads to minimise mileage and hours
* Flexible approach to working hours when required
* Local to the South Down area (on-site position)
Salary is in the region of £40 -50k depending upon experience.
If you’re an experienced logistics / transport professional looking to join a dynamic, hands-on role in a growing engineering business, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply through the link.