Transport Manager
Lisburn
£40,000 - £50,000 + Enhanced Benefits

Are you a skilled Transport Manager ready to lead and optimise a growing logistics operation? Do you thrive on driving efficiencies, enhancing service levels, and building strong teams?

Join a leading wholesale & distributor where you'll play a pivotal role in managing and developing transport operations across a dynamic and expanding network.

About the Role:
As Transport Manager, you will take ownership of internal transport operations, oversee a growing delivery and dispatch team, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Based in Lisburn, this role offers an exciting opportunity to harmonise transport infrastructure and processes while ensuring service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and enhance transport operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Manage and resolve POD and transport queries efficiently.
• Develop and report on Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with group business units.
• Conduct a full review of transport infrastructure to improve efficiencies and synergies.
• Motivate and support staff through strategic objectives, training, and performance appraisals.
• Monitor and enforce Health & Safety standards.
• Collaborate with the dispatch team to ensure seamless operations and continuous improvement.

What You'll Need:

• A CPC in Transport Management.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Transport Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and transport mapping/modelling tools.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, SLA reporting, and performance appraisals.
• A proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach.

What You'll Receive:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Smart phone and laptop.
• Company pension scheme (5% contributory) after a 6-month probation period.
• 32 days of annual leave with enhanced entitlement based on years of service.
• Maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave top-up payments with qualifying service.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities for further career development and advancement.

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic team and make an impact within a growing organisation, click APPLY NOW to take the next step in your career.

GRN Search Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy working within the Supply Chain Industry, covering roles in Logistics, Transport, Distribution, and Procurement across the UK and Ireland.

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