Job Title:
Transport Manager
Role Type:
Full Time, Permanent
Location:
Dublin 22
Harper Finley have partnered with a market leading waste management company to hire a
Transport Manager
on a
full-time, permanent
basis in
Dublin, 22
. This person will take ownership of the transport department, managing a team of three planners and a medium-sized fleet. This company has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with plans for continued growth it's an excellent opportunity to join a fantastic team.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Lead, coach, and develop a team of Transport Planners to deliver an efficient and reliable service.
* Oversee the day-to-day running of our fleet, ensuring compliance, safety, and optimal utilisation of vehicles.
* Work closely with Sales and Customer Service teams to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and met on time, every time.
* Monitor performance metrics and implement initiatives to improve cost efficiency without compromising service quality.
* Ensure compliance with transport legislation, company policies, and industry best practices.
* Identify opportunities to streamline operations and introduce improvements to scheduling, routing, and resource allocation.
Qualifications & Experience Required:
* Proven experience in a transport management role, ideally within waste management, FMCG, logistics, or a related industry.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills to build strong relationships across departments.
* Commercially aware, with a track record of driving efficiency and controlling costs.
* Knowledge of transport compliance and health & safety requirements.
Salary:
* €55,000
This role is open to candidates with an EU/EEA passport, or Stamp 4 visa holders.
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