The Company
Sparktel is partnering with Ireland’s leading engineering hire and sales companies. Employing a range of professionals across sales, operations, mechanical and electrical as well as logistics, they continue to grow their operations. Now is a great time to join what is a thriving company.
The Role
This role will be to oversee all planning and organizational functions of a busy Transport Department. This will also include liaising and communicating with various other departments of the business such as fulfilment, dispatch, customer service and client support. position will suit a highly organized and diligent individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage all transport activities and operational activity from the depot.
- Responsible for the line management of the Transport Team.
- Plan daily and weekly activities to ensure effective use of resources.
- Oversee and approve all Route and Load Planning to schedule most effective deliveries and routes through online system.
- Manage staffing levels ensuring effective resourcing for the driving team.
- Mentor, develop and train team members to deliver the highest standards of service.
- Design, implement and deliver KPI’s to drive efficiencies within the business.
- Act as the main point of contact and deal with all escalations for both drivers and customers.
- Develop and oversee driver debriefs, ensuring that transport operation is running both safely and cost-effectively.
- Ensure all transport systems are being fully utilised to ensure the department is fully functioning.
- Confirm all transport paperwork is accurately completed and is compliant with the relevant governing legislation and company policy.
- Manage Transport compliance to industry leading standards.
- Ensuring company vehicles are properly maintained for safety and efficiency.
- Proactively plan the delivery schedules to provide for operational changes.
- Manage all Health & Safety and ensure legal compliance for the team.
Candidate Profile
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Ability to manage large teams and deliver a high standard of service.
- Ability to plan routes to ensure high efficiency in deliveries.
- Strong knowledge of the Department of Transport regulations and experience implementing same within an organisation.
- Strong geographical knowledge of work areas.
- Excellent people management as well as client facing and negotiating skills.
- Excellent attitude and flexibility to work.
Benefits
- €55,000 to €60,000
- Company vehicle
- Bonus
- Laptop and phone