Operations Assistant - Polish Language Fluency

Nolan Transport; New Ross; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Company events

Company pension

On-site parking

Job summary

Nolan Transport in New Ross, Ireland is seeking an Operations Assistant to support our busy operations office. You will work with transport planners and sales teams, translating instructions to drivers in Polish and ensuring clear communication.

The role requires fluent English and Polish, strong IT skills with MS Office, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time position with training provided and a monthly bonus.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Polish is required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Customer-focused with good attention to detail.
• Flexible and a strong team player.
• Enjoy working in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with transport planners and sales teams to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure procedures and quality service are maintained.
• Maintain good distribution practices (GDP).
• Liaise with customers and drivers; provide clear instructions/routes to drivers.
• Handle administration and reporting tasks and complete documentation.
• Have good knowledge of tachographs and driver working hours (training provided).

Skills

Fluent English

Polish language

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Nolan is one of the largest logistics supply chain operators in Europe. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Ireland, we have offices in UK, France, Spain and Netherlands. With a fully asset based fleet of over 700 trucks and 2,000 trailers in addition to Warehousing facilities and full Customs Clearance Services – we offer our clients the full Supply Chain Solution

Exciting times ahead at Nolan Transport as we renovate and expand our offices to be state of the art facilities in New Ross. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals to join our dynamic transport and logistics team.

We are currently recruiting an Operations Assistant to join our team in our busy operations office in New Ross. In this role, you will need to be able communicate fluently in English and Polish as the role will involve translating instructions to our drivers in Polish both on the telephone and in person. Full and comprehensive training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Work alongside the transport planners and the sales teams to ensure that customer requirements are fully met
• Ensure company procedures and quality service are achieved at all times
• Ensure good distribution practices (GDP) are maintained
• Liaise with customers and drivers
• Provide clear instructions/routes to drivers
• Administration and reporting tasks
• Completing documentation
• Good knowledge of tachographs and driver working hours (full training will be provided)

Minimum Requirements:

• Communicate fluently in English and Polish (other languages would be advantageous)
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Customer focused
• Flexible and strong team player
• Excellent attention to detail
• Be self-motivated and ambitious and enjoy working in a busy environment

This is a full-time position with 40 variable hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Sunday.

Salary dependent on experience.

Performance bonus paid on a monthly basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• What is your salary expectation?
• What languages can you speak?

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person