Transport Assistant Manager

Location: Newry Type: Full-Time- 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 6 as per a rota Salary: Competitive, based on experience

We’re seeking a proactive and organised Transport Assistant Manager to oversee our daily delivery operations. You’ll play a key role in ensuring efficient route planning, driver performance, and fleet compliance while driving continuous improvement across the team.

Key Responsibilities:

· Plan, review, and optimise delivery routes with a focus on cost-efficiency and service performance.

· Manage driver rotas (4 weeks in advance), ensuring full shift coverage and effective absence planning.

· Oversee driver performance, including hours, safety standards, uniform compliance, and debriefing.

· Maintain fleet tracking and provide real-time delivery updates to the customer service team.

· Ensure all drivers complete vehicle checks and logbooks daily; perform regular fleet audits.

· Coordinate vehicle servicing, repairs (including fridges), and ensure all certifications are up to date.

· Maintain accurate records of mileage, servicing, tax, and insurance using the fleet spreadsheet.

· Monitor and reconcile fuel usage weekly; manage fuel card and key returns.

· Induct new drivers and maintain up-to-date licence checks and a skills matrix for coverage planning.

· Provide senior management with regular updates on departmental performance, covering financial outcomes, operational efficiency and key team metrics.

· Lead and support the team across all aspects of people management

· Promote a strong health and safety culture and ensure depot readiness for audits.

· Support a smooth handover process between day and night teams.

What You Bring:

· Experience in a transport or logistics supervisory/management role.

· Strong organisational and communication skills.

· Knowledge of fleet compliance, driver regulations, and route optimisation tools.

· A proactive mindset with a commitment to operational excellence.

What We Offer:

· Competitive salary and benefits.

· Opportunities for growth within a high-performing logistics operation.

· A supportive team environment focused on safety, efficiency, and delivery success.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Must have the Right to Work in UK, no form of work sponsorship is available for this role