Irish Freight Supervisor - Temp to Perm

Linda Taylors Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Linda Taylors Ltd in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Irish Freight Supervisor to manage import/export movements between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, coordinating shipments and supervising daily freight activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of NI/ROI customs procedures, supervisory experience in freight/logistics, and excellent planning, customer service and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Irish freight operations (import/export).
• Strong knowledge of customs procedures for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• Previous supervisory or senior operational experience within freight forwarding or logistics.
• Excellent trailer planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and make decisions under pressure.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness of freight quotations, costs and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day coordination and planning of Irish freight movements.
• Managing trailer planning and scheduling of import and export shipments.
• Support the smooth running of freight operations and resolve delays.
• Ensure accurate customs documentation is prepared and processed.
• Manage customer orders, freight quotations and job costing.
• Act as a key contact for customers, transport partners and internal departments.
• Support and guide colleagues with daily operational activities.
• Maintain accurate records and administrative processes.

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.30pm

Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience up to £34k

Job Type: Full-time ideally Temp – Perm

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Irish Freight Supervisor to join an established logistics company based in Wythenshawe.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and confident freight professional with extensive experience in managing import and export movements between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

This position would suit someone who combines strong operational expertise with the ability to oversee daily freight activities, support colleagues and ensure the efficient coordination of shipments.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day coordination and planning of Irish freight movements.
• Managing trailer planning and ensuring efficient scheduling of import and export shipments.
• Supporting the smooth running of freight operations, identifying and resolving potential delays.
• Ensuring customs documentation is accurately prepared and processed in line with relevant requirements.
• Managing customer orders, freight quotations and job costing.
• Acting as a key point of contact for customers, transport partners and internal departments.
• Handling operational queries and resolving issues efficiently and professionally.
• Supporting and guiding colleagues with daily operational activities.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring administrative processes are completed effectively.
• Helping to maintain high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant experience in Irish freight operations, including both import and export movements.
• Strong knowledge of customs procedures and documentation relating to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• Previous supervisory, team-leading or senior operational experience within freight forwarding or logistics.
• Excellent trailer planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• A commercial awareness of freight quotations, costs and operational efficiency.
• A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to support and motivation colleagues.