STL is a leading logistics and supply-chain provider supporting major international brands across Ireland and the UK. With over 580 employees across multiple sites, we deliver high-quality warehousing, transport, and value-added services with a strong focus on safety, compliance, customer service and operational excellence.
The Rol
The Transport Manager will be responsible for the effective, compliant, and commercially efficient operation of STL's transport activities. This includes managing a team of planners and compliance professionals, day-to-day transport operations, driver management, fleet utilisation, maintenance oversight, cost control and ensuring we meet customer expectations consistent
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.
Key Responsi
bil
ites
Transport Operations & P
l
aning
• Lead daily transport activities across multipl
e S
TL stes.
• Manage and mentor a team of Transport Planners and Complianc
e
Offcers.
• Ensure effective route planning, driver deployment, load optimisation, and service-le
vel
perfomance.
• Maintain high standards of RSA compliance, tachograph/WTD adherence and custome
r
KPI dlivery.
Fleet Mana
gem
ent & Enineering
• Oversee STL's fleet of trucks, trailers, forklifts and a
n
cillary quipment.
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, breakdown response and en
gin
eering docmentation.
• Work closely with STL's repair and testing facility, external gar
a
ges and OE providers.
• Support fleet-renewal strategy, specification
and
procurementof vehicles.
• Reduce downtime and enhance fleet reliability through s
t
rong engineeing c
ont
rols.
Financil & Commercial
• Support the Transport P&L with strong cost trackingand monthly fiancial insight.
• Control expenditure across fuel, tyres, maintenanc
e,
hire vehicles an contractor use.
• Monitor KPIs including cost per mile, MPG performance, contracto
r
dependency and leet utilisation.
• Identify commercial and operationa
l e
fficiencies to impove
p
rofitability.
Leaership & Compliance
• Provide strong leadershi
p t
o drivers, planners nd compliance teams.
• Enhance internal audit processes, co
m
pliance records and SA/HSA documentation.
• Support accident investigations and c
orr
ective actions with th Group HR & Risk team.
• Ensure STL maintains a reputation for
s
afety, reliability ando
per
ational excellence.
Skils & Experience Required
• 3–5 years' experience as a
T
ransport Manager, SeniorPlanner or Fleet Manager.
• Strong knowledg
e o
f Irish transport legislaton and RSA/WTD compliance.
• Experience lea
d
ing teams (planners, complance or operational staff).
• Exposure to fleet engine
eri
ng, maintenance planning or arage/workshop coordination.
• Strong financial
u
nderstanding of transport cot drivers and P&L structures.
• E
xcellent organisational, commuication and leade
r
ship ski
lls.
• CPC qualificaton desirable ut not e
ss
ential.
What We Offer
• Compeitive salary based on experience.
• Op
por
tunity to influence and modernise TL's transport and fleet s
t
rategy.
• Career progression withn a growing logi
stics organisation.
• Pension, trainin