Job Title: Transport Team LeadDepartment: LinehaulReports to: Transport ManagerAbout the Company:DPD Ireland leads the field in next day parcel delivery throughout Ireland, with 37 regionally based collection and delivery depots and a state of the art central sorting hub in Athlone, Co. Westmeath.Purpose of the role:The Transport Team Lead is a key role within this growing and developing operation. Main focus of the role is planning the transportation of parcels between the Hub, Depots and Customers in the most efficient way, analysing and manipulating the data available to enable the effective planning of resources. The successful candidate will report to the Transport Manager.Job Responsibilities:Developing and forecasting models to predict and analyse freight volumes, patterns and staff requirements Project and schedule road drivers based on forecasted business levels. Maintain adequate staffing levels of qualified, experienced drivers. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in conjunction with union labour agreements in regard to staffing actions Ensure continuous compliance to all transport regulations, including Tachographs, drivers hours, vehicle condition and reporting to management Communicate professionally, effectively and assertively with drivers and harness good working relations Plan and assign loads to drivers (including route & journey time planning) and ensure all drivers are aware of their allocated job, giving full consideration to all health and safety regulations Supervise loading, ensuring efficiency and safety, provide training and development as required, ensure trailers are loaded within allocated times for dispatch. Arrange linehaul transfers between depots Leading and managing a team of drivers getting them best performance and costsDevelop succession plans for the team Covering holidays and standing in for the Transport Manager Developing themselves by promoting our company values in their day to day activitiesThe above list is not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.Experience Required: People management and experience leading a team. Strong knowledge of HGV drivers.Must have good knowledge of Irish roads.Strong understanding of the transport environmentQualifications Preferred: Hold transport management CPCSkills Required: Successful applicants must have the ability to think on their feet Strong problem solving skills with the ability to adapt and change Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and delegate tasks Proactive & organised with multi-tasking ability Enthusiastic approach with a high level of drive and energy Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Ability to work without supervision, using own initiative Experience with conflict resolution and negotiation skills Ability to report to management, monitor KPIs and meet critical deadlines High level of proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint The capacity to see the big picture and plan for the future.Behaviours Required: Plans effectively to enable the team to meet stretching targets and deliver outstanding service.Leads by example; supports people to sustain pace and customer focus when under pressure.Approachable, helpful, and relates well to people, all of the time. Shows respect, care and honesty with others.Solves team problems and takes action to protect performance indicators.Finds improvements and efficiencies in processes and activities. Works flexibly and quickly adapts to change.Communicates with others in a way that conveys passion for the business, energises others and leads to impactful outcomes.Takes accountability for the pace and hard work of their team members, motivating and supporting them to achieve the team's targets.Remuneration and Benefits:At DPD, we recognise that our People are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn't be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It's important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. Some include:Company pension schemeLife assurance three times your annual salary on joining the pension scheme.Subsidised canteenPaid maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.Workplace flexibilityEmployee and Family events.Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.Closing date is Friday, 6th February 2026.