Transport Manager in Belfast

JOB VACANCY

TRANSPORT MANAGER

Full time (40 hours Monday-Friday /Permanent/ Ref: TM/06/26

Location: Belfast or Garvagh

(however due to the nature of the post, will be required to work at other depots throughout the group/attend customer premises as and when required)

To support the continued growth and operational efficiency of our transport division, we are seeking to appoint a Transport Manager to ensure our transport activities remain compliant, efficient, and cost-effective.

This is an excellent opportunity for the ideal candidate who is ready for a challenge and is committed to sharing in our Company's vision.

Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Group Transport Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a diverse team across the transport function, including HGV Drivers, Helpers, Supervisors, Weighbridge Operators, and Office Staff. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with transport regulations, maintaining high standards of service, and driving continuous improvement across all aspects of our logistics operations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing the transport teams to ensure work is completed effectively and efficiently and consistent with Company standards/legal obligations.
• Overseeing the organising and scheduling of vehicles and transport staff and routes (both operational, administration and weighbridge) to optimise efficiencies.
• Overall responsibility to ensure that all drivers / helpers are operating in line with their legal obligations i.e. drivers' hours, rules and regulations
• Management of all non-conformances ensuring that all relevant personnel are notified and managed in accordance with Company policy and that all records are maintained on the Company's Internal auditing software
• Monitor, investigate and raise issues of non-conformance on Company internal auditing software.
• Contamination Management - Oversee and implement procedures to monitor, identify, and reduce contamination in waste streams. Work closely with operational teams, drivers, and clients to ensure proper segregation of materials and compliance with relevant environmental regulations. Investigate contamination incidents, report findings, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Promote awareness and training on contamination control across the transport and logistics team.
• Manage & investigate any customer complaints and action as deemed appropriate.
• To prepare and manage the Transport budget within the agreed parameters and drive efficiencies.
• To support and advise the Transport division in the continuous development and improvement of company policies and procedures.
• Monitor and manage all Transport related incidents / accidents and liaising with appropriate personnel to conduct investigations etc.
• Responsibility to ensure that all Driver Documentation is kept up to date; i.e. licence, Digi card and DQC.
• Responsible for adhering to maintenance vehicle schedules.
• Ensure Company remains compliant in line with its operating licence.
• Working closely with the Company's Training department to identify training needs as well as liaising with the groups Driver Trainer to ensure the Company retains a well- trained workforce in line with our legal requirements
• Organise and carry out any relevant training including Tool Box Talks as and when required
• Represent the Company at Regional legislative seminars and courses and reporting back any relevant changes to the Senior Management team
• Liaise with HR to ensure that adequate staffing levels can meet operational requirements - participate in recruitment and selection procedures.
• People Management - carry out employee performance reviews, absence management (including holiday requests), participate in Disciplinary and grievance hearings,
• Provide strong leadership, direction, and mentoring, thereby fostering and sustaining cooperation and team spirit.
• Participate in regular review meetings and audits of premises, equipment, and service levels.
• Work alongside key stakeholders/divisions, i.e. Service and Contracts teams across the group to ensure an integrated approach.
• Work in conjunction with the Groups Operations teams to ensure accurate tonnage movement is consistent with MRF requirements.
• Monitor and adapt to customer SLA's to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Take responsibility for the Health and Safety of yourself and others whilst at
• work
• Comply with the Company's policies and legislation
• Support Company Initiatives and demonstrate Company Values.
• To comply with all legal, regulatory, and statutory obligations applicable to the role.
• Participate in training and personal development activities, as required.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the Company.

Essential criteria

To be considered for this role, you should display the following:

• Must have a current Transport Manager CPC (International) qualification
• Minimums 3 years' previous supervisory experience in either a Transport Compliance / Transport Supervisor/Manager role
• Understanding of key company accounts, and associated SLA's
• Basic disclosure checks i.e., Access NI, will be required and should be maintained
• Can demonstrate previous experience dealing with Transport Compliance
• Strong management and leadership qualities
• Previous experience working to budgets and KPI's
• Excellent knowledge and experience of Drivers hours / rules and regulations
• Working knowledge of SOP's and ability to write same
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• IT literate, in particular, Microsoft office; Word and Excel and Outlook
• Experience of Company compliance software systems
• Highly organised individual, who has the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Must have a valid UK Driving Licence as this role will involve travel around all the depots throughout the RiverRidge Group.
• Must be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to your role

Desirable criteria

• Experience working in a unionised environment
• Commercial knowledge of vehicles

What we offer!

• Competitive salary
• Annual Discretionary bonus scheme, subject to the achievement of agreed KPI's for a respective year
• Opportunities for personal growth and development
• Eligible for Company Sick pay and DIS benefit after one years' continuous service
• Eligible for Private Healthcare Scheme and Cash health benefit (upon successful completion of probation)
• 33 days annual leave including Bank holidays
• Company pension scheme

*All successful candidates must be able to provide documentation to confirm their eligibility to work in the UK*

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the Company application form outlining clearly how you meet the criteria and return via email to:

no later than 5.00pm on Friday 26th June 2026

In the event of a large number of applications we reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage.

**Applicants who have applied for this position within the past six months will not be considered or shortlisted.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

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