Overview
Transport Manager- North Dublin
45,000-50,000
Inclusion IQ are delighted to support our client, a well-established and essential logistics operator within the food distribution sector. They are seeking a proactive and experienced Transport Manager to take ownership of their distribution operations based in North Dublin. This is a pivotal role managing daily dispatches, ensuring compliance, and leading a team to deliver excellent service across the Republic of Ireland (ROI).
The Role
You will be responsible for the efficient, safe, and compliant management of daily transport operations. This role demands strong geographical knowledge and meticulous attention to regulatory detail to ensure the smooth flow of food products from the distribution centre to end customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Dispatch & Route Planning: Overseeing the daily dispatch process, including planning and optimising routes for efficiency across the Republic of Ireland (ROI).
* Fleet Management: Managing a mixed fleet, primarily consisting of 7.5-tonne rigid vehicles and Transit vans, ensuring optimal utilisation and scheduling.
* Compliance & Licensing: Ensuring full adherence to all Irish and EU Transport Compliance regulations, including tachograph analysis, driver hours, WTD (Working Time Directive), and vehicle maintenance scheduling.
* Driver Management: Day-to-day management of the driver team, including rostering, performance management, training, and disciplinary matters.
* Customer & Delivery: Acting as the escalation point for delivery issues, working closely with the sales and warehouse teams to meet demanding end-customer requirements and maintain service standards.
* Cost Control: Monitoring transport costs, fuel efficiency, and identifying areas for continuous improvement within the logistics process.
The Person
We're looking for a highly capable, solution-focused individual with proven experience managing a distribution network. You must be a strong leader with a deep understanding of transport operations and regulations specific to ROI.
Essential Requirements:
* Experience: Proven experience operating as a Transport Manager, Dispatch Manager, or similar logistics leadership role, preferably within food or high-frequency distribution.
* Compliance Knowledge: Deep and demonstrable expertise in ROI transport compliance, including CPC, driver hours, tachograph law, and fleet maintenance obligations. This knowledge is essential.
* Geographical Knowledge: Strong, practical Republic of Ireland road network knowledge is critical for effective route planning and problem-solving.
* Leadership: Excellent driver management and motivational skills, with the ability to lead a team effectively and promote a safety-first culture.
* Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with both drivers and demanding end-customers.
* IT Skills: Proficient in using transport management systems (TMS), route planning software, and standard Microsoft Office suite.
* Location: Must be based near or able to commute reliably to the facility in North Dublin.
Why this role?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated logistics professional to lead a critical operation within a stable and essential sector.
* The chance to take full ownership of the transport function and implement your best-practice ideas.
* A direct influence on the company's daily operations and overall customer satisfaction.
* Lead a dedicated team and contribute to a supportive, hard-working operational environment.
* Excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise in ROI-specific transport management.
* A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package tailored to the level of responsibility.
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