Transport Manager

Brightwork's client is currently recruiting a Transport Manager who will have full responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of their Northern Ireland transport fleet.  You will ensure that all fleet activities adhere to statutory requirements, Operator Licence undertakings and our client's internal standards.

As Transport Manager you will provide strong leadership to drivers and transport teams, ensuring excellent customer service, high operational performance, and a culture of safety and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Transport Compliance & O Licence Management
• Act as the named Transport Manager on the Northern Ireland Operator Licence.
• Ensure full compliance with all Operator Licence requirements, including vehicle maintenance, driver hours, driver competence and record keeping.
• Maintain up?to?date knowledge of relevant legislation (DVSA, DVA, Working Time Directive, tachograph regulations).
• Ensure vehicle inspection schedules, defect reporting systems and maintenance procedures are effective and adhered to.
• Monitor and analyse compliance data (telematics, tacho downloads, inspections, MOT pass rates) and rectify non?conformance promptly.
• Oversee fleet operations across all NI sites.
• Work with workshop teams and external suppliers to ensure timely maintenance and repairs.
• Forecast and plan fleet requirements in line with business growth and acquisitions.
• Lead and support drivers, supervisors and transport coordinators to deliver safe and efficient operations.
• Manage route planning, scheduling, tonnage movements and service delivery standards.
• Ensure timely responses to customer issues, service delays or operational incidents.
• Embed strong safety culture including daily briefings, toolbox talks, incident reporting and corrective action follow-ups.

Industry Qualifications & Experience

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in a transport management role
• Proven experience managing multi-site transport operations.
• Demonstrable experience in driver management, compliance and fleet performance.

Qualifications

• CPC Transport Manager Qualification (Road Haulage) - essential.
• Full UK driving licence (Class 2/Category C desirable but not essential).
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent - desirable.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of transport legislation and Operator Licence requirements.
• Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with transport management systems, telematics, and tachograph analysis tools.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, able to influence and motivate teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities across multiple sites.

Full-time permanent role

45 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Travel to NI sites will be required

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing business.  If you are interested, please send your most recent CV and salary expectations to the address to the address supplied.

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