Transport Operations Manager - Public Sector

We are seeking a Transport Operations Manager for a top company in Limerick offering hybrid remote work and strong package.

The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership with strategic planning abilities to maximize resources utilization and deliver value for money, while fostering effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the delivery of safe, timely services for transport customers on a daily basis in line

with SLA Manage and support the training and development needs staff

• Manage and support on all aspects of the role, including work allocation and decision making.

• Provide assistance and administer the procurement services in line with procurement policies and procedures. To include negotiation and signing of contracts.

• Provide operational details to ensure responses to reports as required by management/PQ/DOE within defined timelines

• Ensure that all transport applications are processed in a timely manner and sanction is

received for expenditure in relation to additional cost associated with applications

• Independent Vehicle Inspections – Ensure the agreed Logistics UK national target on vehicle

inspections is achieved on an annual basis

• Ensure adherence with all policies and procedures, relating to GDPR/Procurement/ Compliance/Remote/hybrid working policies etc.

• Efficient network planning /optimised use of resources.

• Ensure optimum utilisation of resources in designing and reviewing routes to achieve value for

money for the DoE

• Respond to queries from all external partners and stakeholders including contractors, the general

public, public representatives

• Ensure compliance of contractor vehicle, driver, vetting documentation in line legislative

requirements and KPI targets

• Full implementation of the safety management systems /investigation and follow up on

accidents/incidents/ Ensure mandatory Supervisor route checks are completed

• Ensure all controls in place in relation to setting up contacts/ authorisation of contactors

accounts/refunds etc./Support Internal Audits of local office as required

Your experience:

• Experience of staff management, support and mentoring

• Transport experience

• Microsoft Packages i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook

• Knowledge of Transport Procurement process and guidelines

• Route/ network planning skills

• Administrative skills

• Understand budgetary requirements

For more info you can contact david@db-recruitment.ie