Title:
Transport Manager
Location:
Galway
Terms:
Full-time permanent, site-based, Monday-Friday
Package:
€*****k
Target Applicant:
Previous Artic driver now in a management position
Leading retail brand now seeks an experienced Transport & Logistics Manager for their Galway distribution centre.
A full job spec will be available for suitable applicants, but in general, you will have responsibility for the management of a fleet of 20 company-owned trucks (rigid and articulated vehicles), delivering dry and paper products, together with perishable and frozen food products on a daily basis to over 100 locations throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Please note that this is a hands on role so a
full Artic Licence, up-to-date Digi Card and CPC training
is required as the Manager also provides driver cover during busy periods, holidays and sickness leave.
Responsibilities
Day-to-day Operations, Route Planning, Compliance, Troubleshooting, Budgeting, Cost management, together with planned maintenance and upkeep of the fleet.
Management and rostering of drivers, managing driver hours, holidays, weekend mobile unit and event catering transport.
Ensuring regular communication and teamwork with other areas including the Purchasing and Warehouse Manager to ensure a coordinated and timely delivery of goods in keeping with main business needs.
Minimum Requirements
A full Artic Licence, up to date Digi Card and CPC training
Minimum of 5 years recent experience managing the Transport Function, to include drivers, maintenance of trucks, compliance in keeping with legislation, whilst maintaining budgets and efficiency.
An outgoing personality, together with a good knowledge of the transport systems in Ireland and enthusiastic approach to your work.
Excellent verbal and written English along with an excellent telephone manner.
Good computer skills, able to negotiate various relevant computer packages including Microsoft Windows
Experience in the tight control of operating costs and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Good understanding of the role of Transport & Logistics Manager and to be strongly committed to staff as well as personal development.
A highly organised, adaptable, flexible, conscientious, mature and self-confident individual of integrity with a calm but focused personality and ability to work under pressure.
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