Operations Transport Manager

CoC108588
  • €60,000
  • Cork, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

Transport Manager

About Us

A Company with a fast-paced, hands-on operational environment. We value accountability, transparency, and delivering results. As they continue to expand, they are looking for a Transport Manager to take ownership of our day to day operations and help develop a high-performing driver team.

Role Overview

As Transport Manager, you will manage all aspects of our transport operations, including driver management, route planning, fleet oversight, and compliance. You’ll be responsible for motivating drivers, maintaining high standards, and ensuring smooth operational delivery across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of 9–10 drivers (expected to grow with business expansion).
  • Plan and adjust multi-drop rigid truck routes daily (10 trucks on the road at peak).
  • Handle absences, delays, breakdowns, and last-minute operational issues.
  • Hire, onboard, appraise, and manage driver performance, making tough calls where necessary.
  • Ensure full compliance with tachographs, ADR, CVRT, and operator licence requirements.
  • Coordinate with the in-house mechanic to maintain fleet readiness.
  • Work closely with senior management to implement structure, process, and operational standards.
  • Communicate openly across teams, maintain transparency, and keep operations visible.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong experience in transport/logistics with direct driver management.
  • Proven resilience and maturity under pressure.
  • Ability to motivate drivers while enforcing standards.
  • Hands-on, practical, and solution-focused approach.
  • Comfortable working independently, taking ownership, and delivering results without close supervision.
  • Skilled at balancing detail with big-picture thinking.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Dynamic, fast-paced operational environment.
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.
  • Growth potential within the company.
  • Flexible working, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends.

How to Apply

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application, or call Craig O Connell on 0214847139

Craig O'Connell Principal Consultant, Supply Chain & Logistics

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Reasonable Accommodations

Our commitment is to make any reasonable accommodation for you in the recruitment process to give you the best opportunity to perform to your optimum in the application, test, and interview process.