Transport Assistant – Road Freight (Ireland / Italy)
Full-time, permanent | Dublin 11 | €32,000 – €36,000 DOE
About Us
Global Fruit Company is one of Ireland’s leading distributors of fresh produce. From sourcing and importing fruit and vegetables worldwide to packing and delivering to major supermarket groups, we rely on a highly responsive Transport Team to keep the supply chain moving smoothly and on time.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Transport Assistant with proven road-freight expertise in Ireland or Italy. You will plan and monitor daily collections and deliveries, liaise confidently with hauliers and drivers, and anticipate issues before they affect our operations. The ideal candidate is a natural organiser who thrives in a fast-moving environment and can juggle several priorities without missing a detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan daily national and international road-freight routes, optimising cost, service, and transit times
- Track vehicle movements in real time; proactively resolve delays or compliance issues
- Maintain close, professional contact with hauliers and drivers by phone and email, providing clear instructions and chasing PODs
- Coordinate load bookings, customs documentation, and any temperature-controlled or time-critical requirements
- Keep internal TMS and KPI reports fully up to date, ensuring data accuracy for finance and customer service teams
- Work closely with Purchasing, Warehouse, and Quality teams to align transport plans with production and delivery schedules
- Contribute ideas for continuous improvement in efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction
Candidate Profile
Must-Have:
- Minimum 1 year recent experience in Irish or Italian road-freight operations (e.g. planner, dispatcher, coordinator)
- Strong route-planning, load-building, and back-haul optimisation skills
- Confident communicator on the phone; able to build firm but friendly relationships with hauliers
- Acute attention to detail and methodical record-keeping
- Proven ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
Desirable:
- Ability to conduct business in Italian (spoken & written)
- Familiarity with supermarket vendor booking portals
- Working knowledge of ERP/TMS software
- Experience with perishable or temperature-controlled cargo
- CPC or other transport-related qualification
What We Offer
- Competitive salary €32,000 – €36,000 (depending on experience)
- Monday–Friday day shift (occasional flexibility required during peak seasons)
- On-site parking, employee assistance programme, regular company events
- Hands-on training and clear pathways for progression within a growing business
!!! Important information !!! Please read before applying:
- Relevant road-freight experience is essential. Applications without this will not be considered.
- This is an on-site / hybrid role in Dublin 11. We cannot accommodate remote working or relocation from outside Ireland at this time.
- Applicants must already hold full, unrestricted permission to work in the Republic of Ireland.
- No recruitment agencies, please. We will not respond to unsolicited agency CVs or calls.
If you meet the criteria and are ready to bring your transport expertise to a dynamic fresh-produce operation, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now and attach your up-to-date CV.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €32,000.00-€36,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Performance bonus
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dublin Dublin 11, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- road freight / relevant transport: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person