Transport Manager

South Down | Full-time, Permanent | £40,000 £50,000 DOE

Energis is recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager on behalf of our client based in South Down. This is a key role, responsible for managing and coordinating the companys transport operations across Northern Ireland, the UK, Ireland, and occasionally mainland Europe.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, efficiency, and effective movement of goods, while maintaining high standards in safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all transport logistics including shipping of loads, trailers, and return of unaccompanied units

• Book ferries and ensure proper scheduling of shipments

• Manage driver hours in line with RHA and VOSA guidelines

• Obtain permits for abnormal loads across the UK and Ireland

• Ensure adherence to legal weight limits on all loads

• Maintain availability and compliance of vehicles for inspections and PSVs

• Arrange breakdown recovery across the UK

• Organise driver holiday cover and rota management

Criteria:

• Proven experience in a transport/logistics management role

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • Shipping and ferry bookings

  • Freight documentation

  • VOSA regulations and Drivers Hours compliance

  • Vehicle maintenance scheduling and PSV booking

  • Efficient back-load logistics and mileage reduction strategies

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure

• Good IT proficiency

• Flexibility to adjust working hours if required

Salary:£40,000 £50,000 depending on experience

For further information and a confidential discussion please upload your CV through the link.

Skills:
Logistics Transport Manager freight