Transport Manager
About Your New Employer
- Join a leading company in the logistics and transport sector with a strong presence in Cork and Claremorris.
- Be part of a dynamic team that values safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Work in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development.
About Your New Job
- Oversee daily transport operations at distribution depots in Cork and Claremorris.
- Manage the HGV tanker vehicle fleet, drivers, and garage facilities, ensuring compliance with RSA responsibilities.
- Ensure mandatory training is up to date and address training needs through risk assessments.
- Proactively manage health and safety issues and ensure legal compliance.
- Handle day-to-day challenges such as vehicle maintenance, access to sites, and adverse weather conditions.
- Manage staffing levels to ensure effective resource management of the Bulk Driver team.
- Focus on continuous improvement of the depot’s operational performance.
- Foster a positive and productive work environment.
- Design, implement, and deliver KPIs, and produce statistical system data reports.
- Mentor, develop, and train the team to improve efficiencies and meet goals.
- Participate in the hiring process and manage conflicts to maintain a cooperative work atmosphere.
- Be on-call for out-of-hour incidents and visit customer sites for risk assessments.
- Support teams to deliver excellence in customer experience.
What Skills You Need
- Proven experience as a Transport Manager, preferably in the LPG, fuel, or hazardous materials sector.
- Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage.
- ADR certification or familiarity with ADR regulations for transporting hazardous goods.
- Relevant degree or diploma in logistics, transport management, or a related field (preferred).
- Strong understanding of transport regulations, health and safety standards, and emergency response procedures.
- Experience managing a fleet of tankers or specialized LPG vehicles.
- Proficiency in transport management systems (TMS) and route planning software.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Competence in using Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with vehicle telematics and GPS tracking systems.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary of up to €65,000 DOE.
- 10% performance bonus.
- Company use car.
- 22 days of holidays plus all public holidays.
- Income protection.
- Pension contributions up to 5%.
- Health insurance contributions.
- Christmas voucher after 1 year of service.
What’s Next
Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or call Rohan on 021 484 5130 for more information. If the job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs available.
