Our client provides language stays for European students visiting Ireland.
The transport department manages the arrival and departure transfers of students from Dublin Airport via the company fleet of cars and drivers plus privately hired coaches.
Our client is motivated by offering team members a progressive and positive place to work.
They have an excellent reputation within the industry and are a market leader.
This role is office based in Longford town.
This is a maternity cover contract for 12 18 months.
The Role: As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the transport activities of the company.
Main tasks include: Managing the transfer department, which is made up of the manager, a transfers administrator and an extra team member in the summer months.
Outside of the office team, there is also a fleet supervisor and circa 20 drivers.
Scheduling airport transfers for individuals and groups of students to locations around Ireland Managing the allocation of vehicles and drivers Communicating transfer information to key stakeholders such as host families and international agents Internal communication with relevant colleagues/departments Maintenance of database records, ensuring all documents are accurate and up to date.
Contribute to the improvement of office processes and transport operations.
The Person Previous experience in a transport and logistics, ideally in a supervisory role.
Someone with strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively build relationships.
A large portion of the role involves communication with European partners, and Irish host families.
An organised person who can manage several tasks at one and prioritise accordingly.
A motivated person who can effectively manage their own time and workload, as well as manage a small team Someone with excellent administrative skills A focus on responsiveness and a can-do attitude.
An enthusiastic individual who can work efficiently as part of a fast-paced team.
The Package Competitive Salary Bonus Overtime Pension after 12 months Private healthcare after 12 months Skills: Logistics Logistics Management Transport Administration