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. Shift times: 06:00-14:30 standard non rotational 14:00-22:00 standard non rotational 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. The service provided was exceptional. VANRATH exceeded all expectations, and I cannot praise them highly enough. From start to finish, my experience with VANRATH was seamless and stress-free. The team were friendly, professional, and incredibly supportive, making the entire process straightforward. I would have no hesitation in working with them again. VANRATH were excellent to work with and maintained regular contact throughout every stage. Their communication and guidance were first class, and I would gladly recommend their services. This was an outstanding recruitment journey. The team offered consistent support and ensured everything progressed smoothly. I am extremely grateful for their help and thrilled with my new role. Working with VANRATH was a very positive experience. They delivered a highly professional and refined service, and I would particularly like to thank Ross, Senior Recruitment Consultant, whose expertise and dedication were instrumental in securing my contract. I would strongly recommend the team. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Ross Stevenson for his exceptional assistance. His knowledge, commitment, and attention to detail helped me secure an excellent opportunity. Ross remained professional throughout and kept me well informed at every step, making the process clear and easy to follow. The process was managed efficiently from beginning to end, with Joseph providing clear, consistent communication throughout. I would confidently recommend VANRATH to anyone seeking a new opportunity or considering their next career move. Skills: Transport Transport Manager Planner Logistics Team Leader CPC Benefits: Excellent Benefits