Your new company

Your new role

• Efficiently manage and run the transport department, ensuring smooth daily operations
• Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety Regulations and company safety procedures
• Follow and enforce ISO Quality Management System standards
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) consistently based on work and location
• Process customer quotations in coordination with the General Manager
• Monitor and manage transport bookings via email, fax, and telephone, maintaining accurate records in the Freight Management System (FMS)
• Liaise with customers to confirm customs clearance, delivery documents, and port releases as needed
• Access and update shipment status in the Port of Cork CTMS system remotely.
• Allocate vehicles and manage transport staff to meet delivery and collection requirements
• Monitor daily vehicle operations to ensure compliance with customer requests and regulatory requirements, including hazardous cargo documentation
• Address customer complaints and queries promptly and professionally
• Coordinate driver holiday schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels
• Monitor internal email systems to support effective communication and workflow
• Report fleet, equipment, or plant defects promptly to the Fleet Maintenance Manager or management team.
• Report and document any workplace accidents immediately, by completing required forms.

• Train, discipline, and recruit transport staff as needed
• Delegate responsibilities and allocate jobs to drivers and vehicles
• Negotiate annual agreements when required
• Monitor vehicle operations and driver working hours to ensure compliance with regulations

What you'll need to succeed

• 5+ years' proven experience in transport or logistics coordination
• Strong organisational and planning skills to manage daily and weekly schedules
• Ability to lead and delegate tasks to a small team effectively
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction and internal coordination
• Familiarity with freight systems and transport documentation
• Understanding of health & safety and compliance standards in logistics environments

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth
• A supportive and professional environment within a growing company

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Karen Rodrigues in Hays at 086 0111276.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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