This is a Full Time Permanent opportunity working within a fantastic team

The European Road Freight Operator is responsible for the full coordination of European import and export road freight movements. This includes managing shipments end‑to‑end, ensuring compliance, maintaining accurate data, and delivering a high standard of customer service. The role supports operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and commercial performance across the European road freight division.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full operation of European road freight import and export shipments.
• Coordinate daily with customers, carriers, overseas agents, and internal teams.
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve delays or service issues.
• Maintain accurate shipment data within One World and other company systems.
• Ensure all activities comply with company procedures and transport regulations.
• Deliver excellent customer service and manage expectations professionally.
• Monitor costs, margins, and profitability for each shipment.
• Negotiate rates and service requirements with carriers and suppliers when required.
• Provide regular updates and reporting on shipment status and operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to promote additional services and support business growth.
• Escalate operational or commercial concerns to management promptly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

KPIs / Performance Measures

• On‑time delivery performance
• SLA compliance
• Customer satisfaction and feedback
• Complaint resolution rates
• Accuracy of operational data
• Gross profit achievement
• Cost control and margin performance
• Timeliness of customer communication
• Number of operational errors or service failures
• Compliance with procedures and regulations
• Accuracy of reporting
• Identification of cross‑selling opportunities
• Stakeholder feedback
• Contribution to process improvements

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of European road freight operations
• Excellent customer service and relationship management
• Commercial awareness and understanding of costs/margins
• Strong planning, organisation, and time management
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Proactive problem‑solving and decision‑making
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships
• Understanding of freight forwarding systems and processes
• Financial awareness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Resilience and adaptability
• Commitment to compliance and governance
• Continuous improvement mindset

Leadership Behaviours

• Takes ownership and accountability for shipments and outcomes
• Acts with professionalism, integrity, and a customer‑first approach
• Leads by example through accuracy, compliance, and service excellence
• Shows initiative and proactively resolves issues
• Builds trust with customers, colleagues, and partners
• Communicates clearly and constructively
• Supports colleagues and shares knowledge
• Remains calm and solutions‑focused under pressure
• Embraces change and adapts positively
• Challenges inefficiencies and seeks improvements
• Demonstrates commercial thinking
• Collaborates effectively across departments
• Takes responsibility for personal development
• Shows a positive, flexible, can‑do attitude
• Protects and promotes the company’s reputation and values

Benefits:

• On-site parking

in this role, you play a key part in keeping supply chains running smoothly. You ensure cargo moves safely, efficiently, and on time — from origin to final destination. Your contribution keeps customers confident and operations moving.

What will you be doing?

• Manage the full transport process, from booking through to final delivery.
• Communicate with customers, internal teams, hauliers, and international partners to keep operations running smoothly.
• Coordinate transport, secure capacity, and negotiate rates when needed.
• Prepare transport documentation, invoices, and handle operational administration.
• Monitor shipments and resolve issues proactively.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage costs and support revenue and profitability targets.

About You

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communication and customer service approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage pressure.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Freight forwarding or transport experience is an advantage.

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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This is a Full Time Permanent opportunity working within a fantastic team

Hours are Monday To Friday 9 am – 5 30 pm

The European Road Freight Operator is responsible for the full coordination of European import and export road freight movements. This includes managing shipments end‑to‑end, ensuring compliance, maintaining accurate data, and delivering a high standard of customer service. The role supports operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and commercial performance across the European road freight division.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full operation of European road freight import and export shipments.
• Coordinate daily with customers, carriers, overseas agents, and internal teams.
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve delays or service issues.
• Maintain accurate shipment data within One World and other company systems.
• Ensure all activities comply with company procedures and transport regulations.
• Deliver excellent customer service and manage expectations professionally.
• Monitor costs, margins, and profitability for each shipment.
• Negotiate rates and service requirements with carriers and suppliers when required.
• Provide regular updates and reporting on shipment status and operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to promote additional services and support business growth.
• Escalate operational or commercial concerns to management promptly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

KPIs / Performance Measures

• On‑time delivery performance
• SLA compliance
• Customer satisfaction and feedback
• Complaint resolution rates
• Accuracy of operational data
• Gross profit achievement
• Cost control and margin performance
• Timeliness of customer communication
• Number of operational errors or service failures
• Compliance with procedures and regulations
• Accuracy of reporting
• Identification of cross‑selling opportunities
• Stakeholder feedback
• Contribution to process improvements

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of European road freight operations
• Excellent customer service and relationship management
• Commercial awareness and understanding of costs/margins
• Strong planning, organisation, and time management
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Proactive problem‑solving and decision‑making
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships
• Understanding of freight forwarding systems and processes
• Financial awareness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Resilience and adaptability
• Commitment to compliance and governance
• Continuous improvement mindset

Leadership Behaviours

• Takes ownership and accountability for shipments and outcomes
• Acts with professionalism, integrity, and a customer‑first approach
• Leads by example through accuracy, compliance, and service excellence
• Shows initiative and proactively resolves issues
• Builds trust with customers, colleagues, and partners
• Communicates clearly and constructively
• Supports colleagues and shares knowledge
• Remains calm and solutions‑focused under pressure
• Embraces change and adapts positively
• Challenges inefficiencies and seeks improvements
• Demonstrates commercial thinking
• Collaborates effectively across departments
• Takes responsibility for personal development
• Shows a positive, flexible, can‑do attitude
• Protects and promotes the company’s reputation and values

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This is a Full-Time Permanent position and a great opportunity to join a large team

This is a varied role combining customer service, sales administration, stock coordination, and warehouse organisation. The successful candidate will play a key part in supporting the sales team, managing customer orders, coordinating supplier activity, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the warehouse.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on role, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, and can manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Sales & Administration

• Support the external sales team with quotations, reports, and sales documentation.
• Prepare and process customer quotations and sales orders accurately.
• Manage customer enquiries by phone, email, and in person.
• Liaise with customers regarding product availability, pricing, lead times, and order updates.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain product information and pricing.
• Process purchase orders and monitor supplier deliveries.
• Maintain accurate customer and order records using company systems.
• Assist with customer queries, delivery issues, and after-sales support.
• Support sales reporting and general administrative activities.

Warehouse Coordination

• Coordinate the day-to-day organisation and smooth running of warehouse activities.
• Ensure goods receiving, dispatch, and related documentation are completed accurately.
• Maintain accurate stock records and assist with stock checks and inventory control.
• Ensure equipment checks are completed prior to dispatch.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Support improvements to warehouse processes and procedures. Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience in sales administration, customer service, or office administration.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively in a busy environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience using ERP, CRM, or stock management systems.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.

Desirable:

• Experience in material handling, engineering, industrial equipment, or warehouse environments.
• Forklift licence (or willingness to undertake training).

You are a reliable and professional team player who enjoys working with customers and colleagues alike. You are comfortable taking ownership of tasks, solving problems, and learning new systems and processes.

• Competitive salary of €35,000 per annum.
• 20 days holiday.
• Company pension after probationary period. 
• Full-time permanent position.
• Opportunity to develop skills across sales, administration, and operations.
• Supportive team environment.
• Convenient Maynooth location.

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Location: Kildare Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Role Overview

Impulse Recruitment are recruiting for a Domestic Transport Planner to join a busy logistics operation based in Kildare. This role focuses on planning and coordinating van and rigid truck routes across Ireland, ensuring efficient delivery schedules and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and coordinate daily routes for vans and rigid trucks across Ireland • Monitor live deliveries and adjust plans proactively when issues arise • Communicate effectively with drivers, customers and internal teams • Ensure all collections and deliveries meet agreed timelines and SLAs • Manage day‑to‑day transport administration and documentation • Support operational efficiency and resolve transport‑related issues • Maintain accurate records on transport management systems • Ensure compliance with company procedures and transport regulations

Requirements

• Previous experience in transport planning (domestic preferred) • Strong knowledge of Irish road networks and delivery routes • Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle pressure • Excellent communication and organisational skills • Strong IT skills and ability to learn new systems • Proven problem‑solving ability and attention to detail • Experience planning for vans/rigids is a strong advantage

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Confident decision‑maker • Strong multitasker • Customer‑focused • Works well under pressure • Proactive and solutions‑driven

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This is a very good oppetunity and a Permanent position

The ideal candidate will have experience working within Customer Service and Logistics and will be able to operate effectively in a very busy environment.

1-2 years customer service experience in a Freight Forwarding department. Knowledge of the Transport Industry is essential.

The working hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 30 pm

Purpose of the job

To meet and service customers’ requirements according to agreed

SLAs effectively and in accordance with company quality procedures

and statutory requirements.

Key Tasks

• Timely and effective communication with Customers & internal departments via email and telephone.
• To receive and accurately enter Bookings on Company’s TMS.
• Fast instruct all consignments to appropriate department.
• Liaise with Operations and overseas offices to ensure customer commitments are delivered upon.
• Effective monitoring to ensure deliveries are completed within the agreed timelines.
• Proactive problem solving with customers and colleagues when issues arise.
• Invoicing in an accurate and timely manner.
• Inputting of costs on company’s internal system.
• Provision of PODs to meet customer requirements where necessary.
• Calculate and submit quotations in accordance with current procedures.
• Create and maintain KPI’s through the companies’ systems and microsoft excel.
• Non- Conformance Reporting when and where needed.
• General Day to Day administrative duties.
• Monitor volume trends ongoing, highlighting any changes to management.

Skills required

• Be Customer focused with dedication in your service delivery to meet Customer needs.
• Ability to maintain positivity when working under pressure, prioritising workload where necessary.
• Be reliable with the ability to multitask and have strong problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and numeracy.
• Excellent IT skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly as required i.e. Cargolink, Webcost, Microsoft Word/ Excel/Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal/written with a polite, courteous and professional telephone manner.
• 1-2 years customer service experience in a Freight Forwarding department. Knowledge of the Transport Industry is essential.

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This is a Full Time Permanent Position and a great opportunity

EXTERNAL SALES REP – JOB SPECIFICATION

Purpose of Position

1. Reporting to the Branch Manager and Head of Business Development or Regional Sales Manager

2. Responsible for generating new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and

driving revenue by selling our products/services to clients in the field.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Sales Management

? Responsible for presenting, promoting and selling our products to existing and prospective

customers.

? Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the assigned territory.

? This person will be responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining positive customer

relationships ensuring focus on the achievement of long-term customer loyalty

? Conduct in-person sales visits, presentations, and product demonstrations to prospective and

existing clients.

? Establishing customer leads through cold calling and ensuring follow up of any potential new

customers

? Achieving or exceeding agreed upon sales targets and outcomes.

? Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, products, and competitors.

? Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, customer service, operations) to ensure customer

satisfaction.

Key Attributes

? Strong Communication Skills

Able to clearly present products, explain benefits, and answer objections with confidence and clarity.

? Persuasiveness & Negotiation

Skilled at influencing purchasing decisions and closing deals through persuasive techniques and

negotiation strategies.

? Self-Motivation

Works independently, driven by goals and targets without needing constant supervision.

? Resilience & Tenacity

? Handles rejection well, remains persistent, and keeps pursuing leads despite setbacks

? Relationship Building

Builds long-term relationships with clients by understanding their needs and maintaining regular

contact.

? Product Knowledge

Deep understanding of the products or services being sold, enabling confident and accurate

communication.

? Customer-Oriented Mindset

Focused on solving problems for customers and adding value, rather than just making a sale.

? Time Management & Organization

Efficiently plans routes, schedules meetings, and follows up on leads to maximize productivity.

? Adaptability

Able to quickly adjust to new products, markets, and changing client needs.

? Goal-Oriented

Always working toward specific sales targets, using performance metrics to stay on track.

? Professionalism & Integrity

Represents the company with a positive image and handles all transactions ethically.

? Tech-Savviness

Comfortable using CRM software, mobile tools, and reporting systems to track activity and manage

leads.

The above Job Description provides a comprehensive list of the main responsibilities of this role but it is not intended

to be exhaustive as the job role will evolve and additional responsibilities will become part of it as time goes on. You

may not be involved in carrying out all of the listed duties at all times

Skills:
External Sales Sales Rep Customer Care

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This is an excellent opportunity and a full time Permanent role

The candidate will have previous experience as a Director of Nursing and will have the requirements as per HIQA for a Director of Nursing role.

Job Specs & Requirements for DON:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as DON or ADON in an Irish nursing home within the last 6 years
• Strong record of regulatory compliance and HIQA inspections
• Level 6-8 management qualification
• Experience managing teams, budgets, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Full, clean NMBI registration
• Must meet all HIQA standards for the role

Calibre of Candidate:

• Proven track record in regulatory compliance and quality
• Experience with HIQA inspections and reporting
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Able to lead and motivate a multi-disciplinary team
• Previous success in driving improvements and maintaining standards

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This is a full time Permanent position and a great opportunity to gain a long term career within the logistics industry joining a fantastic team

The ideal candidate will have haulage planning experience and will join a busy haulage team

 This position is fully office based due to the nature of the role

This is a key role responsible for planning and coordinating routes for artic drivers across Ireland, ensuring all customer requirements are met efficiently and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and organise daily routes for artic drivers nationwide
• Ensure all deliveries and collections meet customer deadlines and service expectations
• Monitor routes, driver progress, and adjust plans proactively when issues arise
• Communicate clearly with drivers, customers, and internal teams
• Resolve problems quickly and effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Maintain accurate records and scheduling information
• Support operational efficiency and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Previous experience in transport planning or haulage operations
• Strong knowledge of Irish road networks
• Ability to think quickly and remain calm under pressure
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and proactive approach
• Strong communication and organisational abilities
• Ability to multitask and manage high‑volume workloads

Salary is negotiable based upon experience.

The person will be a a quick thinker and someone who works well in a highly pressurised environment

A problem solver and someone who acts proactively in situations.    

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This is an excellent opportunity and a Full Time Permanent position

• The successful candidate will maintain operational control to ensure that all Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed.
• Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Road Freight Operator plays a key role in ensuring smooth transport operations and contributing to the overall success of the organisation.

Key Tasks

• Communicate proactively with customers and internal customer service teams.
• Liaise with all offices and agents in Ireland and overseas.
• Book and coordinate hauliers for international transport requirements.
• Negotiate transport rates when necessary.
• Book trailers and drivers with shipping lines via online platforms.
• Prepare and process documentation related to transport operations.
• Perform general administration duties, such as invoicing, filing, handling queries, claims, and conducting cost checks.
• Monitor and maintain visibility of all transports under your control.
• Proactively manage day-to-day transport issues and queries.
• Ensure that revenue and profit guidelines are met in accordance with budgetary targets.
• Provide accurate and competitive quotations to customers.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Oversee the full transport process from booking to final delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Engage with hauliers and shipping lines to secure transportation in line with customer requirements.
• Handle operational tasks, such as invoicing, preparing transport documentation, and resolving any issues related to cargo movement.
• Ensure all transport activities comply with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure the smooth flow of goods.
• Manage costs, keeping them within budget while maximising efficiency.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work well in a busy, fast paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Strong communication and telephone skills.
• Proven customer service skills and ability to manage administrative tasks.
• Ability to work independently and handle pressure effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience in a freight forwarding environment desired.

The Offer

• Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 75,000, operating in over 95+ countries.
• Company pension scheme for all employees after 3 months service.
• Be part of a company that has strong ambitions and targets for sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally
• Be part of a company that has strong company values
• In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:
  • Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
  • Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
  • Abate – Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.
  • Eyecare Voucher Scheme

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This is a Full Time Permanent position and a great opportunity to join a fantastic team

The candidate will be part of the Test & Measurement Division

Duties will include

• Customer/Supplier enquiries.
• Timely and efficient handling of Customer/Supplier requests.
• Generating and following up on quotations for equipment and services.
• Working closely with the external and internal sales teams, and finance team.
• Maintaining and developing existing Customer/Supplier Relationships.
• Marketing – social media, website, working on merchandise, etc.
• Processing of deliveries/orders and invoices.
• Loan/demo equipment tracking
• Tender Submissions

This position would suit a strong administrator with:

• Excellent organisational skills and time management.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Experience working as part of a team and in using own initiative.
• Marketing background.
• Attention to detail.
• Positive attitude.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Excellent multitasking abilities due to the diversity of the role.
• Familiar and comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer skills with proficiency in MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/CRM and accounting software systems.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours after probationary period.
• Performance based bonus scheme.
• Company pension.
• Social club with quarterly events.
• VHI EAP Scheme.
• Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
• Salary: €30,000.00-€35,000.00 per year
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

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