Office Administrator

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Shift Transport Planner / Weighbridge Operator in Leinster. The role involves managing weighbridge operations, ensuring safety and accuracy while supporting transport planning. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience in a similar operational role. Benefits include 35 days annual leave, a competitive salary package, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

35 days annual leave including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Confident and capable of building strong relationships.
• Good numeracy skills to ensure data accuracy.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Weigh inbound and outbound materials, recording data for invoicing.
• Control site access and direct vehicles.
• Maintain a clean and operational weighbridge area.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Highly organised with data analysis skills

Previous experience in a weighbridge or transport planning

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Self-motivated with a proactive approach

Tools

Weighbridge management systems

Job description

Are you an experienced transport or weighbridge professional who thrives in a fast-paced, operations-driven environment?

My client, a leading construction and materials group operating across Ireland and Great Britain, is currently seeking a Shift Transport Planner / Weighbridge Operator to join their team at their Kinnegad site.

With a group turnover of approx. £1.6 billion per annum and operations including cement plants, quarries, asphalt plants and ready-mixed concrete sites, they play a vital role in building the places where we live, work and play.

This key role ensures the effective and efficient operation of the weighbridge, supports transport planning activities, and contributes to high standards of safety, accuracy, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Weigh inbound and outbound materials, accurately recording all data for invoicing purposes
• Control site access and direct vehicles, visitors, and emergency personnel as required
• Record truck dispatch and return times to maintain accurate logistical tracking
• Maintain stock of weighbridge stationery and ensure the weighbridge area is kept clean and operational
• Promote, maintain, and prioritise a strong health & safety culture
• Handle sales enquiries, process customer orders, and maintain invoice documentation
• Communicate professionally with customers and internal stakeholders, including logging and escalating complaints
• Organise lorry fleet scheduling, haulage coordination, and raw material imports to meet production and delivery demands

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to analyse data and use weighbridge software
• Confident, professional, and capable of building strong working relationships
• Previous experience in a weighbridge, transport planning, or similar operational role preferred
• Good numeracy skills to ensure data accuracy
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts: 06:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00, with occasional 18:00–06:00 and weekend shifts
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with customers, drivers, and internal teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and weighbridge management systems
• Strong organisational and time‑management capability
• Self‑motivated with a proactive, can‑do approach
• Ability to maintain KPIs and consistently high work standards

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Competitive, tailored salary package
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Holiday buy scheme
• One fully paid volunteering day per year and charity fund‑matching up to £200
• “Make a Material Difference” employee recognition awards
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Option to take part in the company ShareSave scheme
• Access to an employee benefits platform with discounts across major retailers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Extensive learning opportunities, training, and structured career progression pathways
• Bike to Work scheme

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Sarra Hadi

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090-6478104