Transport Coordinator

Thorntons Recycling; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time in lieu

Job summary

Thorntons Recycling is seeking a Transport Scheduler in Ireland to manage driver rosters and resolve issues efficiently. You will ensure vehicle compliance with DOE standards and service levels, while maintaining tight communications with drivers and the Customer Care team.

The role requires excellent time management, attention to detail, and flexibility to work extra hours, including Saturdays, with time-in-lieu provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under high pressure.
• Knowledge of Working Time Directive, RSA driving hours, licensing and Health & Safety.
• Willingness to work extra hours and Saturdays; time in lieu provided.
• Proficiency with Weighsoft, telematics, camera systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure drivers complete allocated work and report issues.
• Ensure vehicles comply with service and DOE requirements.
• Follow daily roster; ensure drivers have working equipment.
• Maintain ongoing contact with drivers for updates.
• Use camera systems and telematics to monitor drivers.
• Handle queries from Customer Care and Sales/Management.
• Communicate with drivers about working days/hours and requirements.

Skills

Transport scheduler

Excellent communication

Tools

Weighsoft

Telematics

Camera Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reports To The Commercial Transport Department Manager

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure the drivers complete their allocated work, and they call in issues for the controller to resolve.
• Ensure all vehicles are compliant with agreed service and DOE requirements.
• Ensure the daily roster is followed, and drivers have fully working equipment (tablet chargers etc).
• Continually in contact with drivers to get updates on work.
• Use camera system and telematics are used to monitor drivers and check when drivers claim no access or bin not out.
• Deal with queries from Customer Care, and queries escalated through the Sales Team and management.
• Communicate with drivers and ensure they know their working days/hours and what is required of them.

Qualifications

• Excellent Time Management
• Excellent Attention to Detail
• Ability to manage in high pressurized situations
• Ability to use company systems ( Weighsoft; telematics; Camera Systems; and Microsoft Office Products)
• Be personable and approachable for all staff (transport team & other departments)
• Provide excellent customer relationship management
• Understand legal requirements for Working Time Directive, RSA driving hours, Licensing and Health & Safety rules
• Be flexible and prepared to work extra hours when required to ensure no failures of service
• Be prepared to work Saturdays
• Time in Lieu will be provided.

Skills

• Transport scheduler fast paced environment
• Excellent commuication skills TPBN1_IJ