VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a major client with the Recruitment of an Experienced Transport Planning Manager to join an experienced and dynamic team based in Greysteel.

Salary – Negotiable + Benefits Package

7.30am to 6.00pm Monday – Friday.

Saturday (overtime on rota basis)

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Oversight:
• Provide overall leadership and management of the Distribution Department, including domestic drivers and routing teams across all locations.
• Routing & Compliance:
• Ensure efficient routing and scheduling of vehicles in full compliance with driver hours regulations and the Working Time Directive.
• Interdepartmental Coordination:
• Maintain effective communication with other transport locations and collaborate with Sales teams to align on delivery schedules and service expectations.
• Operational Monitoring:
• Supervise daily transport operations to guarantee safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of products in compliance with Health & Safety and environmental standards.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Monitor driver hours, breaks, and tachograph data to ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Administrative Oversight:
• Manage driver rotas, timesheet analysis, and daily operational checks; ensure all necessary departmental documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Staff Management:
• Oversee annual leave and driver absences, working closely with the HR department to ensure appropriate cover and operational continuity.
• Recruitment & Onboarding:
• Collaborate with HR on recruitment activities, including interviews, driver inductions, training, and issuing of PPE.
• Incident Reporting & Escalation:
• Inform the Operations Director promptly of any road traffic accidents (RTAs) or vehicle maintenance issues.
• Disciplinary Procedures & Investigations:
• Document and investigate transport-related misdemeanours, ensuring all incidents-such as RTAs, contamination, spillage, damage, or misconduct-are logged and appropriately resolved.
• Depot Management:
• Oversee depot operations including product storage, water dips, meter checks, tank gauging, and product labelling to ensure compliance with quality system standards.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience working a supervisory role within the transport sector.
• Thorough knowledge of transport Regulations and Compliance
• Possession of category C + E license, ADR License & CPC (desirable)
• Excellent geographic knowledge of Northern Ireland and familiar with planning/scheduling systems (desirable)

For more information on this role please contact Phil Doherty @ VANRATH

Skills:
transport planner manager waste recycling

Benefits:
Additional Benefits