Transport Manager
Transport Manager
Our client is a leading waste management company committed to delivering reliable, sustainable, and customer-focused solutions. They pride themselves on operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement across all areas of our business.
We are now assisting them in seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead and develop our transport operation, ensuring high performance, compliance, and exceptional service delivery.
As Transport Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and performance of our drivers and helpers, ensuring resources are managed effectively, safety standards are upheld, and customer expectations are consistently exceeded.You will work closely with the Group Head of Transport and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and support business growth.
Location: Dublin 12
Salary & Benefits:
€65,000 - €70,000Working Hours: 8am – 5pm
Car Park20 days Annual Leave
Canteen
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Group Head of Transport to ensure exceptional customer service and strong customer retentionRecord, review, and improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the operation
Collaborate with all functions to drive continuous improvement
Support the Customer Services team to resolve queries and issues quickly, efficiently, and within agreed service levels
Ensure smooth onboarding of new customers by working closely with Sales, Customer Services, and the Transport Planner
Support efficient routing and sequencing through effective planning and coordination
Performance management of driver and helper colleagues
Managing staff absence levels and implementing appropriate procedures
Induction and training of new colleagues
Driver and helper engagement and retention
Accident reporting, investigations, and follow-up actions
Recruitment of drivers and helpers
Resource level management, including: Drivers, Helpers, Vehicle requirements
Ensuring mandatory ongoing training for all colleaguesManaging health & safety requirements and initiatives
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) management
Recording, analysing, and reporting key performance metrics, with recommendations for improvement
Leading departmental initiatives and projects
Fiscal budget management and preparation
Key Requirements:
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a logistics or transport operations roleStrong knowledge of CRM management systems
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong local geographical knowledge
Highly organised with robust planning ability
Motivated, reliable, and results-driven
Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and organisational skills
Flexible and adaptable to change
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Grainne O’Donnell or call Osborne Recruitment on 01 5984334If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
Please submit your updated CV in Word Format
If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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