Transport Coordinator

DACHSER SE; Irlande; Sur place; EUR 27 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free Car Parking

Life Assurance (Death in Service)

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Pension Plan

Health Perks

Internal Referral Fees

Long Service Awards

Résumé du poste

DACHSER SE in Cork is seeking a Junior Transport Co-ordinator for the Little Island depot. The role is entry level and focuses on ensuring timely fleet operations and meeting customer needs.

You’ll work with the Driver group, Transit Terminal and Customer Service teams to coordinate daily routes and deliveries. Ideal candidates will be energetic, able to take a leadership role when required, and capable of training on forklifts.

Qualifications

• Entry level role; junior Transport Co-ordinator position.
• 3 to 5 years’ route planning experience noted for Munster area in responsibilities.

Responsabilités

• Plan efficient routing of daily deliveries in the Munster Area.
• Be available Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–16:00 pm, with peak period flexibility.
• Use operating systems to plan driver routes, meet customer needs.
• Communicate delays to the team.
• Work with service partners to optimise fleet dispatch.
• Provide support to Branch Night Shift as needed.
• Ensure safety procedures and security protocols are followed.
• Observe security protocols and report suspicious behaviour.

Connaissances

Route planning

RSA/HSA regulations

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Deadlines

Munster knowledge

Attention to detail

Outlook

Excel

Word

Communication

Independent/Team work

Outils

Outlook

Excel

Word

Description du poste

Job ID : 7487 | Work Model : Full-Time | Contract Type : Permanent | Job Category : Land Transport / Freight Forwarding

Logistics is People Business – this guiding principle makes it clear that employees are the key factor to DACHSER's corporate success. Founded in 1930, our family-owned company is now one of the world's leading logistic providers. We provide intelligent logistic solutions worldwide. Together, we pursue the mission of creating the world's most intelligent combination and integration of logistic network competencies, thus optimizing our customers' logistics.

Purpose of role

Role: Transport Coordinator
Contract: Permanent Full time
Hours: 9am-6pm Monday to Friday
Location: Courtstown Industrial Estate Cork

An excellent opportunity has opened up at our Cork Depot based in Little Island for a Junior Transport Co-ordinator. This is an entry level role. The planner ensures that our fleet is operating in time and that our customers’ needs are met and exceeded. The Transport Coordinator will work closely with Driver group, Transit Terminal and our customer service team. A strong knowledge of local geography is key. The planner will also allocate collection requests as well as engaging in any ‘second run’ activity.

The role requires an energetic person comfortable with adopting a leadership role where needs be. You will work with a team of Cross Dock Forklift Operators and work cross functionally with multiple stakeholders and will be expected to train on and operate forklifts as needed. There is an expectation that the Planner will support the night shift during periods of annual leave as well as to develop a working knowledge of daytime roles too in order to have a depth of understanding as to how the business works.

Key Responsibilities

• To help plan the efficient routing of daily deliveries in the Munster Area.
• Must be available to work Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 16:00 pm. Flexibility due to additional days/hours during peak periods is required.
• Utilize the operating systems to plan daily driver routes, assuring all customer needs or requirements are met.
• Communicate transportation delays to the team.
• Work with service partners where needed optimising fleet dispatch.
• Provides support to Branch Night Shift as needed.
• Ensuring that the team follow all safety requirements and understand how to react in the event of an incident or accident.
• Observing all security protocols. Gate close, shutters used and suspicious behaviour reported.

Skills & Experience:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience route planning in the Domestic Logistics or Transport Industry.
• Knowledge of RSA/HSA regulations drivers hours, load security, ADR regulations advantageous.
• Problem-solving skills, an ability to multi-task and the confidence to make decisions.
• Ability to successfully manage within deadlines.
• Strong transport planning skills and knowledge of Munster areas essential.
• Good attention to detail skills a distinct advantage.
• Good computer skills with experience using Microsoft Products (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment

Benefits That Support You

At DACHSER, we believe in taking care of our people — inside and outside of work. Here’s what you can enjoy as part of our team:

• Free Car Parking — hassle-free parking every day, so your commute is stress-free.
• Life Assurance — Death in Service benefit to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Programme — confidential support to help you manage any personal challenges affecting your wellbeing and work.
• Employee Discounts — from day one, access exclusive deals on holidays, fashion, supermarkets, gyms, insurance, and more.
• Pension Plan — a flexible, tax-efficient pension scheme where you decide your contribution level, helping you plan.
• Health Perks — free eye tests and money-off vouchers to keep you feeling your best.
• Internal Referral Fees — know someone perfect for the team? Earn rewards by referring great talent.
• Long Service Awards — we celebrate and reward your loyalty and commitment over time.

Join Our Inclusive Family

At DACHSER, everyone is welcome. Diversity and equal opportunities are at the heart of who we are. We value the unique qualities each person brings, believing that diverse teams drive innovation and success. Because for us, logistics is a people business — and we can’t wait to meet you.