Dungarvan Transport is a leading haulage and logistics provider in Ireland. We are currently seeking a highly organized person to join our office team as a Transport Planner. Our fleet consists of over 70 trucks with customers including Pharma, Dairy, Bulk liquids, and Containers imports/exports
As a Transport Planner, you will lead the day-to-day coordination of a section of our haulage fleet. You will be responsible for balancing driver schedules, and ensuring maximum fleet utilisation. This is a dynamic role that requires a calm head under pressure, and excellent communication skills.
· Driver Scheduling: Assign daily workloads, collections, and deliveries to drivers while monitoring live progress aligned to daily customer requirements.
· Compliance: Oversee driver tachograph hours, routes working time directives
· Maintenance Coordination: Liaise with the garage to schedule routine servicing, CVRTS, and repairs with minimal disruption to the haulage business.
· Customer Excellence: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing proactive delivery updates and resolving issues swiftly.
· System Management: Maintain accurate real-time data within our Transport Management System (TMS).
Requirements:
· Industry Knowledge: Basic knowledge of trucks and driver hours, compliance regulations, and national geography.
· IT: Experience in using Transport Management Systems (TMS), vehicle tracking software. (Preferable but training will be provided on the TMS and vehicle tracking)
· Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to manage driver relations and client expectations effectively.
· Engagement: Work in a high fast paced office/garage that relies heavily on teamwork.
The role is Monday to Friday office based, one in every 5 weekends. The weekend work is remote.
One option is office Thursday Friday remote Sat Sun and office Mon
What We Offer
· Competitive salary.
· Company pension scheme.
· Life cover policy.
· Bike to work scheme.
· Health care plan for all employee and discounted for family members.
· Full office training will be given.
· Weekend work is remote.
· Company phone.
Pay: €30,271.76-€51,681.01 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
