Your new company
A well-established Irish transport and logistics provider offering nationwide freight services with a focus on reliability, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Your new role
* Efficiently manage and run the transport department, ensuring smooth daily operations
* Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety Regulations and company safety procedures
* Follow and enforce ISO Quality Management System standards
* Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) consistently based on work and location
* Process customer quotations in coordination with the General Manager
* Monitor and manage transport bookings via email, fax, and telephone, maintaining accurate records in the Freight Management System (FMS)
* Liaise with customers to confirm customs clearance, delivery documents, and port releases as needed
* Access and update shipment status in the Port of Cork CTMS system remotely.
* Allocate vehicles and manage transport staff to meet delivery and collection requirements
* Monitor daily vehicle operations to ensure compliance with customer requests and regulatory requirements, including hazardous cargo documentation
* Address customer complaints and queries promptly and professionally
* Coordinate driver holiday schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels
* Monitor internal email systems to support effective communication and workflow
* Report fleet, equipment, or plant defects promptly to the Fleet Maintenance Manager or management team.
* Report and document any workplace accidents immediately, by completing required forms.
Authority:
* Train, discipline, and recruit transport staff as needed
* Delegate responsibilities and allocate jobs to drivers and vehicles
* Negotiate annual agreements when required
* Monitor vehicle operations and driver working hours to ensure compliance with regulations
What you'll need to succeed
* 5+ years' proven experience in transport or logistics coordination
* Strong organisational and planning skills to manage daily and weekly schedules
* Ability to lead and delegate tasks to a small team effectively
* Excellent communication skills for client interaction and internal coordination
* Familiarity with freight systems and transport documentation
* Understanding of health & safety and compliance standards in logistics environments
What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary with opportunities for growth
* A supportive and professional environment within a growing company
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Karen Rodrigues in Hays at
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Desired Skills and Experience
Transport coordination
Logistics planning
Freight management
Delivery scheduling
Route optimization
Vehicle allocation
Customs documentation
Client account management
Team supervision
Dispatch operations
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