Evri Group Recruitment Team
Depot Transport Manager
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Evri Group
Evri Group is the UK’s premier parcel delivery business, uniting four distinct brands—Evri, Evri Premium, a network of DHL, UK Mail and Irish e-commerce specialist Coll-8—to deliver more than 1 billion parcels and letters annually across the UK and to over 200 global destinations. With 12,000 colleagues, 30,000 couriers and drivers, 8,000 vehicles, and a nationwide network of hubs, depots and fulfilment centres, we combine over 50 years of expertise with the scale and flexibility to support everyone from casual senders to SMEs and major retailers. Driven by our friendly, ambitious and diverse people, we are passionate about delivering exceptional service and offer exciting opportunities across the Evri Group.
🚚 We're Hiring: Depot Transport Manager
📍 Belfast | 💰 Salary: Up to £46,500 (Dependant on experience)
At Evri, we're redefining parcel delivery. As one of the UK's leading parcel delivery companies, we're investing in our people, technology, and operations to support our continued growth and deliver outstanding service to our customers.
We're looking for an experienced Depot Transport Manager to join our Belfast team and play a key role in driving operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Why Join Evri?
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a fast-paced, growing business where your leadership will directly impact the success of our transport operation. You'll be supported by an experienced onsite Transport Supervisor and Transport Administrator, giving you the tools and resources to build a high-performing, engaged team.
The Role
As the Depot Transport Manager (DTM), you will be responsible for leading the depot transport operation, ensuring it operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
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As a key holder on the Depot Operator Licence, you will oversee fleet compliance, driver performance, transport planning, and operational costs, while maintaining exceptional service standards.
Working closely with depot leadership teams, you will ensure the transport operation delivers against key people, service, quality, and cost objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of drivers, fostering a positive and safety-focused culture.
- Manage transport budgets, fleet utilisation, and resource planning in line with forecasted volumes.
- Control driver-related costs while maintaining service and quality targets.
- Ensure all vehicles, trailers, and equipment are maintained to the highest standards through regular audits and compliance checks.
- Deliver effective transport plans for both business-as-usual operations and peak periods, ensuring contingency plans are in place.
- Monitor transport costs, maintenance expenditure, repairs, and operational productivity, working closely with the Depot General Manager.
- Conduct accident and incident investigations promptly and professionally, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Maintain full compliance across all transport activities, including:
- Operator Licence requirements
- Driver hours and Working Time Directive regulations
- Vehicle maintenance and servicing schedules
- Tachograph management and downloads
- Driver CPC, MHE, and Manual Handling training records
- Drive continuous improvement across safety, service, and operational performance.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- ✅ Transport Manager CPC (National Certificate)
- ✅ Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a Transport Management role
- ✅ Strong knowledge of:
- Transport compliance and legislation
- Driver hours regulations
- Working Time Directive (WTD)
- Operator Licence requirements
- ✅ Experience managing transport operations within a fast-paced, 24/7 environment
- ✅ Experience leading and developing diverse teams
- ✅ Strong knowledge of transport management systems and tachograph analysis
- ✅ Experience managing Drug & Alcohol testing programmes
- ✅ Full UK Driving Licence
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Desirable
- ⭐ IOSH Qualification
- ⭐ Experience within parcel, logistics, distribution, or express delivery environments
What's in It for You?
At Evri, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business, develop your career, and be part of a team that is passionate about delivering for customers every day.
Ready to take the next step in your transport management career? We'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of delivery with Evri.
Evri Group for everyone
We’re committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves.
We’re also on a mission to be the UK’s most accessible delivery business. We’ve partnered with Scope, the leading disability equality charity, to improve deliveries for millions of customers and give extra support to our colleagues and couriers who need it.
Collaboration is key because we work better together. Bring passion, ambition and an open mind, and in return we’ll give you respect, flexibility and a place where you can thrive.
At Evri Group, everyone is welcome.
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