Warehouse Logistics Manager

Excel Recruitment is looking for a warehouse losgistics manager for a well known FMCG company known for its commitment to excellence and quality to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the efficient operation of their warehouse and support the overall success of the organisation.

This a really great opportunity for a Logistics Operations Manager who is ready for a new challenge!

Role Overview:

Our values underpin everything we do, and you will drive these throughout the Distribution Centre to ensure safe ways of working are maintained. You will be responsible for keeping our colleagues engaged and have the necessary tools to deliver great customer service.

You will be working as part of the senior Logistics Management Team to create, develop and drive performance and operational standards which link to our organisation’s strategy and plan, and ultimately ensure that we deliver on our customer promise.

Key Responsibilities:
Responsibility for the operational leadership and management of all warehouse activities across day and night shifts liaising with management and other functional areas to ensure exceptional service is provided to our customers
Working to deliver exceptional performance across key metrics and KPI measures in line with functional and organisational goals and objectives
Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of logistics, including warehouse management systems and developing teams in these areas to drive excellence in all warehouse operations
Driving a continuous improvement culture to achieve optimal performance.

Driving a safety culture throughout the Distribution Centre by ensuring the logistics management team is accountable for Health & Safety compliance in line with all procedural and SSOW requirements, ensuring they are reviewed at appropriate intervals for best-in-class practices.

Raising awareness of Health & Safety compliance and consistently reviewing practices to continually improve working environments across the logistics function.
Customer:

Operational:

Achieving operational excellence by ensuring the function consistently meets its agreed service levels and standards
Helping to shape the controls and measures the logistics operation adheres to, to ensure continued operational improvements
Having a good understanding of Warehouse Management Systems, working alongside internal and external partners to ensure the system capability is optimised
Ensuring careful planning of the operation to optimise cost effectiveness
Develop team structure, mentoring and training direct reports as required.
Manage staffing levels so resources are utilised effectively, participate in the hiring process for new employees.

Key Skills:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role with direct management responsibility for a warehouse team in a 24/7 environment
Strong track record of team leadership and development
Project management with demonstrable experience of change initiatives.
Experience of using warehouse management and other IT systems
Excellent planning and organisational skills with a flexible attitude.
Relevant degree or masters level qualification an advantage.

Please send your CV to Sarah Adams in Excel Recruitment. Excel Recruitment is Irelands leading Recruitment company and we are always happy to take a call to discuss the various jobs we have across all Ireland in all industries. Please call Sarah today on 01-8717637 to discuss this Warehouse Logistics manager job.

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Head of Sales – Road Freight

Head of Sales – Road Freight

My Dublin based client is a leading international Logistics business who are recruiting a Head of Sales to lead a team of 6.

Generous salary on offer negotiable but must reflect experience, Bonus, Company Car and 10% Pension Contribution.

Reporting to the MD this person will lead, develop, implement and manage the overall sales activities with a particular focus on Irish customers who have road freight going into the UK and Europe or coming from the UK and Europe into Ireland. Domestic warehousing will also be a focus.

It is vital that the Head of Sales has experience with Irish road freight or logistics and a track record of managing a successful sales team.

Responsibilities for the job of Head of Sales – Road Freight:

  • Understand the company’s ideal customers and how they relate to our products
  • Winning of new customers, expansion of existing clients
  • Planning, implementing and monitoring sales targets
  • Effective communication within the sales department
  • Promote the continuous learning and development of the sales team
  • Continuously drive forward the sales team to identify, canvas and convert new profitable opportunities as part of our overall sales growth strategy
  • Setting individual sales targets with the sales team
  • Tracking sales goals and reporting results as necessary
  • Overseeing the activities and performance of the sales team
  • Coordinating with marketing on lead generation
  • Developing the sales team through motivation, and product knowledge
  • Partake at a senior level and influence the overall direction and strategy of the business

Requirements for the job of Head of Sales – Road Freight:

  • 10 years previous experience within a direct sales function in the Irish Freight Industry preferably with a groupage and export focus.
  • A proven track record of strong team management skills and experience, to manage and motivate teams to deliver.
  • Excellent communication skills, with ability to be personable yet persistent.
  • 3rd level degree in Business or Supply Chain Management is an advantage
  • Strong PC skills with Excel reporting knowledge
  • Passion for selling with a drive to innovate.

If you want to hear more about this opportunity, please apply or contact Ambyr 01 8148747.

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Rigid Drivers

Rigid Drivers

Immediate start of Rigid Drivers for a multidrop role based in Galway. This will move to a permanent position.
This will be a 5 am start. €35k per year and €15.41 tax-free allowance.
The successful candidates must be physically fit, have a full C license, CPCs and tacho, and a manual handling cert.

Drivers Essential Requirements:

  • Must have a full valid clean license.
  • All necessary CPC’s essential and up to date
  • Manual Handling Certificate
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

Driver’s Main Responsibilities:

  • Making deliveries on time
  • Check all invoices and paperwork are completed correctly
  • To adhere to the assigned route schedule
  • To comply with all health & safety legislation
  • Loading and unloading of trucks for deliveries to customer
  • Plan out daily routes and organise deliveries
  • Work in strict contact and communicate with the transport manager

Please forward your CV in the strictest of confidence. Visit us at excelrecruitment.ie for further opportunities. You can also apply directly to Margaret 01-8717652 or

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Rigid Drivers

Rigid Drivers

Rigid Drivers for a multidrop role based in Ballycoolin, Blanchardstown. For a well-respected company,

Starting at 5.30 am. Great rate of pay and Subs €13.71. 5 over 6 days. This is a temp to perm position.
The successful candidate must be physically fit, have a full C license, CPCs and tacho, and a manual handling cert.
Experience with similar work around Dublin would be advantageous but not essential.

Rigid Drivers Essential Requirements:

  • Must have a full valid clean license.
  • All necessary CPC’s essential and up to date
  • Manual Handling Certificate
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

Rigid Driver’s Main Responsibilities:

  • Making deliveries on time
  • Check all invoices and paperwork are completed correctly
  • To adhere to the assigned route schedule
  • To comply with all health & safety legislation
  • Loading and unloading of trucks for deliveries to customer
  • Plan out daily routes and organise deliveries
  • Work in strict contact and communicate with the transport manager

Please forward your CV in the strictest of confidence. Visit us at excelrecruitment.ie for further opportunities. You can also apply directly to Margaret 01-8717652 or

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Head of Sales – Road Freight

Head of Sales – Road Freight

My Dublin based client is a leading international Logistics business who are recruiting a Head of Sales to lead a team of 6.

Generous salary on offer negotiable but must reflect experience, Bonus, Company Car and 10% Pension Contribution.

Reporting to the MD this person will lead, develop, implement and manage the overall sales activities with a particular focus on Irish customers who have road freight going into the UK and Europe or coming from the UK and Europe into Ireland. Domestic warehousing will also be a focus.

It is vital that the Head of Sales has experience with Irish road freight or logistics and a track record of managing a successful sales team.

Responsibilities for the job of Head of Sales – Road Freight:

  • Understand the company’s ideal customers and how they relate to our products
  • Winning of new customers, expansion of existing clients
  • Planning, implementing and monitoring sales targets
  • Effective communication within the sales department
  • Promote the continuous learning and development of the sales team
  • Continuously drive forward the sales team to identify, canvas and convert new profitable opportunities as part of our overall sales growth strategy
  • Setting individual sales targets with the sales team
  • Tracking sales goals and reporting results as necessary
  • Overseeing the activities and performance of the sales team
  • Coordinating with marketing on lead generation
  • Developing the sales team through motivation, and product knowledge
  • Partake at a senior level and influence the overall direction and strategy of the business

Requirements for the job of Head of Sales – Road Freight:

  • 10 years previous experience within a direct sales function in the Irish Freight Industry preferably with a groupage and export focus.
  • A proven track record of strong team management skills and experience, to manage and motivate teams to deliver.
  • Excellent communication skills, with ability to be personable yet persistent.
  • 3rd level degree in Business or Supply Chain Management is an advantage
  • Strong PC skills with Excel reporting knowledge
  • Passion for selling with a drive to innovate.

If you want to hear more about this opportunity, please apply or contact Ambyr 01 8148747.

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Rigid Drivers

Rigid Drivers

Immediate start of Rigid Drivers for a multidrop role based in Galway. Will move to a permanent position.
This will be 5am starts. €35k per year and €15.41 tax-free allowance.
The successful candidates must be physically fit, have a full C license, CPCs and tacho, and a manual handling cert.

Drivers Essential Requirements:

  • Must have a full valid clean license.
  • All necessary CPC’s essential and up to date
  • Manual Handling Certificate
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

Driver’s Main Responsibilities:

  • Making deliveries on time
  • Check all invoices and paperwork are completed correctly
  • To adhere to the assigned route schedule
  • To comply with all health & safety legislation
  • Loading and unloading of trucks for deliveries to customer
  • Plan out daily routes and organise deliveries
  • Work in strict contact and communicate with the transport manager

Please forward your CV in the strictest of confidence. Visit us at excelrecruitment.ie for further opportunities. You can also apply directly to Margaret 01-8717652 or

#INDDRV

Rigid Drivers

Rigid Drivers

Immediate start of Rigid Drivers for a multidrop role based in Galway. This will move to a permanent position.
This will be a 5 am start. €35k per year and €15.41 tax-free allowance.
The successful candidates must be physically fit, have a full C license, CPCs and tacho, and a manual handling cert.

Drivers Essential Requirements:

  • Must have a full valid clean license.
  • All necessary CPC’s essential and up to date
  • Manual Handling Certificate
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

Driver’s Main Responsibilities:

  • Making deliveries on time
  • Check all invoices and paperwork are completed correctly
  • To adhere to the assigned route schedule
  • To comply with all health & safety legislation
  • Loading and unloading of trucks for deliveries to customer
  • Plan out daily routes and organise deliveries
  • Work in strict contact and communicate with the transport manager

Please forward your CV in the strictest of confidence. Visit us at excelrecruitment.ie for further opportunities. You can also apply directly to Margaret 01-8717652 or

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Deputy Logistic Manager

Our client a leading FMCG client based in Westmeath is looking to hire a Deputy Logistics manager

Your shift pattern will be 5 days out of 7 (including weekends and bank holidays).

Working in either the Goods In, Selection or Transport team, reporting directly to the Regional Logistics Manager you will be responsible for the management of employees in this area of the warehouse. This exciting opportunity will offer you variety and responsibility, and the satisfaction of knowing that your role is impacting the success of all stores across the region.

They are looking for an individual who is keen to develop their soft and hard skill sets and move forward within the business thus enabling you to thrive, develop and command control within the environment.

The Role
* Lead a team of Warehouse Operatives in our Goods In, Selection, or Transport departments ensuring stock is received, stored, packed, and transported according to the highest standards
* Delivery of a performance-orientated and motivating work environment for all employees.
* Participating in operational activities and demonstrating strong leadership skills through leading by example
* Management & Development of key performance indicators
* Engagement & interaction with multiple IT systems which form the basis for key Logistics processes within our Regional Distribution Centres
* Completing regular quality control checks and product rotation according to company guidelines
* Coordination of all on-the-job training for all Warehouse Operatives and other trainees in order to develop employees and enable them to work proactively
* Development & maintenance of the work planner and planning annual leave
Your Profile
* Possess drive and ambition of the highest level
* A results-orientated management style with a desire to succeed
* Have the confidence to manage conflict and get the best out of the employees around you
* The ability to lead a team and demonstrate the skills required to inspire others
* A clear results-driven work history, expressing the ability to work within challenging constraints

Please send your CV to Sarah Adams in Excel Recruitment. Excel Recruitment is Ireland’s leading Recruitment company and we are always happy to take a call to discuss the various jobs we have across all of Ireland in all industries. Please call Sarah today on 01-8717637 to discuss this Deputy logistics manager job.

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Artic Drivers

Artic Drivers

Artic Drivers wanted for a multidrop role based in Clonee near Blanchardstown. Starting at 4 pm. Hourly rate of €17 p/h Subs €13.71 up to 9 hours and Subs €33.61, 9+hours. Overtime @ 1.5 after 40 hours. This will move to a permanent position.

The successful candidate must have a full CE license, CPCs and tacho, Digi and a manual handling cert.

Artic Drivers Essential Requirements:

  • Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in Ireland – preferably around Dublin
  • Must have a full valid clean license.
  • All necessary CPC’s essential and up to date
  • Manual Handling Certificate
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

Artic Driver’s Main Responsibilities:

  • Making deliveries on time
  • Check all invoices and paperwork are completed correctly
  • To adhere to the assigned route schedule
  • To comply with all health & safety legislation
  • Loading and unloading of trucks for deliveries to customer
  • Plan out daily routes and organise deliveries
  • Work in strict contact and communicate with the transport manager

Please forward your CV in the strictest of confidence. Visit us at excelrecruitment.ie for further opportunities. You can also apply directly to Margaret 01-8717652 or

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Rigid Drivers

Rigid Drivers

Immediate start of Rigid Drivers for a multidrop role based on the Northside of Dublin. This will move to a permanent position.
This will be full-time work, 7 am to 5 pm or a night shift. €175 per day and €37.30 tax-free allowance.
The successful candidates must be physically fit, have a full C license, CPCs and tacho, and a manual handling cert.
Experience with a similar workaround in Dublin would be advantageous.

Drivers Essential Requirements:

  • Must have a full valid clean license.
  • All necessary CPC’s essential and up to date
  • Manual Handling Certificate
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

Driver’s Main Responsibilities:

  • Making deliveries on time
  • Check all invoices and paperwork are completed correctly
  • To adhere to the assigned route schedule
  • To comply with all health & safety legislation
  • Loading and unloading of trucks for deliveries to customer
  • Plan out daily routes and organise deliveries
  • Work in strict contact and communicate with the transport manager

Please forward your CV in the strictest of confidence. Visit us at excelrecruitment.ie for further opportunities. You can also apply directly to Margaret 01-8717652 or

#INDDRV