Transport Manager, Naas, Naas

Leinster Appointments Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leinster Appointments Ltd is seeking an experienced Transport Planner/Manager to join a busy transport operation in Ireland. The role involves coordinating the release, collection and delivery of containers, planning driver routes and delivering an efficient, reliable service.

You will manage daily transport tasks, coordinate teams, address customer queries and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, while maintaining high service standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in transport operations.
• Previous container transport experience.
• Strong transport planning in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to make effective decisions under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing business requirements.
• Strong knowledge of the transportation industry.
• Knowledge of DoT regulations including Tachograph legislation and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Good geographic knowledge of Ireland.
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate a team to deliver high standards of service.
• Hands-on approach with the confidence to make decisions and take ownership.
• Ability to plan and organise your own workload and that of your team safely and efficiently.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Customer-focused approach.
• High level of flexibility and ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the daily release, collection and delivery of containers.
• Efficiently plan and dispatch driver routes to maximise service and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate all transport activities to ensure smooth depot operation.
• Keep customers informed of delivery and collection schedules.
• Handle customer queries by telephone and email professionally.
• Monitor and resolve operational issues, escalate as needed.
• Complete transport administration accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure procedures and standards are consistently followed.
• Liaise with Accounts, POD and Operations to resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure efficient dispatch of all routes and products to customers daily.
• Support drivers and transport team with day-to-day requirements.
• Maintain high level of customer service across transport activities.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and company procedures.

Skills

Transport operations

Container transport

Transport planning

Customer service

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team coordination

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Transport Planner / Manager to join our client's busy transport operation.

This is a hands‑on role where you will be responsible for coordinating the release, collection and delivery of containers, planning driver routes and ensuring our customers receive an efficient, reliable and professional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the daily release, collection and delivery of containers.
• Efficiently plan and dispatch driver routes to maximise service and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate all transport activities to ensure the smooth running of the depot.
• Ensure all customers are kept fully informed of delivery and collection schedules.
• Deal professionally with customer queries and issues by telephone and email.
• Monitor and resolve operational issues, escalating problems where necessary.
• Complete all required transport administration accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure delivery procedures, company policies and operational standards are consistently followed.
• Liaise effectively with Accounts, POD and Operations teams to resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure the efficient dispatch of all routes and products to customers each day.
• Support drivers and the wider transport team with day‑to‑day operational requirements.
• Maintain a high level of customer service throughout all transport activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant transport legislation and company procedures.

The Person

We are looking for someone who is confident, organised and able to work effectively in a busy transport environment.

You will have:

• 3+ years' experience in transport operations.
• Previous experience in container transport
• Strong transport planning experience within a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical and organisational skills.
• The ability to make effective decisions under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to meet changing business requirements.
• Strong knowledge of the transportation industry.
• Good knowledge of Department of Transport regulations, including Tachograph legislation and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Good geographical knowledge of Ireland.
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate a team to deliver high standards of service.
• A hands‑on approach and the confidence to make decisions and take ownership.
• The ability to plan and organise your own workload and that of your team safely and efficiently.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• A customer‑focused approach.
• A high level of flexibility and the ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Leinster Appointments is committed to providing a professional service where all CVs are kept confidential and will not be submitted to any third parties without candidate's knowledge or consent.