Transport Manager

The Transport Manager will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the transport operation across the company’s Kerry and Dublin warehouses, ensuring a safe, efficient, and customer-focused service.

The role will be responsible for the management of drivers, coordination and utilisation of the vehicle fleet, transport planning and scheduling, and ensuring ongoing compliance with all relevant legislation and company requirements.

The Transport Manager will also drive continuous improvement across the transport operation, with a focus on improving operational performance, optimising resources, controlling costs, and maintaining consistently high standards of service.

This role is based in Kerry but travel to Dublin will be required from time to time. The Transport Manager will report to the Warehouse Manager.

Primary duties and responsibilities

· Manage the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring deliveries and collections are planned and completed efficiently and on time.

· Co-ordinate driver schedules/routes, and daily transport requirements.

· Monitor transport performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and customer service.

· Liaise with the sales and warehouse teams to coordinate transport requirements.

· Deal promptly with delays, delivery issues, vehicle breakdowns and other operational problems.

· Ensure appropriate cover is arranged for driver absences, holidays, and unexpected operational requirements.

· Manage the drivers providing clear direction and support.

· Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of transport staff.

· Ensure drivers understand and comply with company policies and procedures.

· Liaise with external transport providers to coordinate transport and ensure timely, cost-effective service.

· Promote a positive safety culture and professional standards amongst all drivers.

· Oversee the company’s fleet of vehicles, ensuring vehicles are maintained in a safe, roadworthy, and compliant condition.

· Co-ordinate servicing, inspections, repairs, maintenance, and vehicle testing.

· Maintain accurate records relating to vehicles, servicing, inspections, repairs, and defects.

· Monitor fleet costs, fuel consumption and vehicle utilisation.

· Ensure compliance with all applicable Irish and EU transport legislation and RSA requirements.

· Maintain appropriate records relating to drivers, vehicles, and transport operations.

· Ensure driver licences, qualifications, permits and other required documentation are valid and up to date.

· Monitor drivers' hours, working time and tachograph compliance where applicable.

· Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce mileage and fuel costs.

· Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety throughout the transport operation.

· Investigate transport-related accidents, incidents, near misses and vehicle damage and implement corrective actions where appropriate.

Skills and qualifications

· Minimum 3 years’ relevant transport experience.

· CPC certification, required.

· Proficiency in transport management systems (TMS), route planning, and Microsoft Office.

· Excellent communication and organisational skills.

· Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment.

· Experience managing professional drivers.

· Full, clean drivers’ license.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the role. Duties, however, may evolve in line with business needs and strategic priorities.

Pay: €50,000.00-€60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person