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Warehouse & Transport Manager – Job Specification

Job Title: Warehouse & Transport Manager
Location: Belfast
Reports To: General Manager / Operations Manager

Role Purpose

To oversee all warehouse and transport operations, ensuring the accurate receipt, storage, picking, dispatch, and delivery of products. The Warehouse & Transport Manager will lead teams across both functions, maintain stock accuracy, ensure fleet compliance, and drive continuous improvement to support business growth and service commitments.

Warehouse Operations

  • Manage daily warehouse workflows including goods-in, stock control, picking, packing, and dispatch.

  • Maintain high standards of stock accuracy and product handling.

  • Ensure warehouse layout and processes support efficiency and safe product flow.

  • Enforce, review, and update warehouse Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Work closely with Purchasing and Sales teams to support demand planning and promotional activity.

Transport & Distribution

  • Lead delivery operations including route planning, scheduling, vehicle loading, and dispatch.

  • Manage delivery drivers to ensure punctual, professional, and customer-focused service.

  • Oversee fleet maintenance, MOTs, insurance, servicing, and compliance checks.

  • Monitor tachographs, driver hours, and compliance with transport legislation.

  • Control fuel usage, delivery costs, and route optimisation.

  • Build strong customer relationships through reliable and flexible delivery performance.

Team Leadership

  • Lead, train, and motivate warehouse operatives and drivers.

  • Create staffing rotas, manage attendance, and support training and development.

  • Conduct performance reviews and manage KPIs across warehouse and transport teams.

  • Promote a positive, accountable, and safety-focused working culture.

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with warehouse, workplace, and transport health & safety standards.

  • Conduct audits, vehicle inspections, walkarounds, and risk assessments.

  • Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant warehouse and yard environment.

  • Investigate incidents and implement corrective and preventative actions.

Systems & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate data across Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transport Management Systems (TMS).

  • Produce reports covering stock accuracy, delivery performance, fleet efficiency, and labour productivity.

  • Support digital improvements, automation, and process optimisation initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify inefficiencies and deliver measurable operational improvements.

  • Reduce waste, improve accuracy, and enhance service levels.

  • Support business growth initiatives and seasonal planning.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 3–5+ years experience in warehouse, logistics, or transport management.

  • Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

  • Strong working knowledge of WMS, routing, and fleet management systems.

  • CPC qualification (advantageous).

  • Forklift certification (desirable).

  • Experience within FMCG, food, or confectionery sectors is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership and people management skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

  • High attention to detail with strong organisational capability.

  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to perform under pressure and manage demand peaks.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Stock accuracy.

  • On-time, in-full delivery performance (OTIF).

  • Fleet utilisation and operating costs.

  • Pick and dispatch accuracy.

  • Fuel efficiency.

  • Health & safety compliance.

  • Team performance, engagement, and retention.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 plus up to £5,000 bonus opportunity