Transport Clerk

Being a part of Ireland’s largest foodservice provider means joining a team that is passionate about the world of food and dedicated to the growth and support of the industry. Here at Sysco, our wide, national network aims to serve thousands of cafés, restaurants and bars throughout the country that make up our customers. 

Though we have always been a local organisation, being a part of Sysco means we retain an international focus that offers our employees the opportunities to learn, develop and pursue the career they have always wanted. 

Now, we’re looking for a Transport Clerk to join our team in our New Ross depot. This role will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation along with helping to maintain our core ethos here are Sysco – keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do. 

Summary: 

The Transport Clerk role is responsible for liaising across sales, transport, and operation departments on a regular basis, as well as ensuring completion of depot specific administrative duties in link with process and compliance. 

Key Accountabilities: 

Ensures efficient dispatch of all routes and products to customers on a daily basis 

• Co-ordination of depot activities ensuring the smooth running of depot 

• Ensuring delivery procedures and policies are adhered to at all times 

• Collect all paperwork from drivers and make sure invoices have been separated, signed on all pages and any returns signed and deliver to relevant areas at end of shift 

• Update records of driver paperwork errors 

• Manage incoming and outgoing goods as well as backhaul collections and ensure they are adhered to on a daily basis 

• Collaborate with Operations Supervision and Management and communicate any concerns in a timely manner 

• Coaching and motivating members of the delivery team 

• Analysing the performance of drivers by accompanying them on their routes 

• Ensuring equipment breakdown and repairs are minimised and reported 

• Ensuring that company vehicles are properly maintained, cleaned and safely operated to reduce accidents and enhance the company brand 

• Ensuring the premises are maintained to the highest standards 

• Ensuring Security and Health & Safety Procedures are adhered to at all times 

Requirements: 

• Experience within the Food distribution industry is advantageous 

• Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word 

• Strong knowledge of the Department of Transport regulations (Tachograph legislation, Work Time Directive etc.) and HACCP guidelines 

• Proven ability to collaborate and motivate a team to deliver the highest standards of service 

• Attention to detail and accuracy with ability to make independent judgements 

• Team player, strong personality and effective communication skills to explain and enforce proper Policies and procedures 

•  Strong organizational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines 

• The ability to analyse and resolve problems effectively and efficiently 

Core Competencies: 

• Understanding Your Customers – acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed. 

• Flexibility & Adaptability – Demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives. 

• Building Effective Relationships – Is a role model for maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player. 

• Communication & Listening – Exceptional communication skills – writes and speaks clearly in a variety of communication settlings and style. Successfully delivers messages to all levels of the business and stakeholders achieving the desired effect. 

Benefits: 

• Competitive Salary 

• Expert Training & Development - skills you can use in the wider world. 

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - help when you need it most. 

• Family Leave Entitlements – so you can spend time with those that matter most. 

• Colleague Discount - on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products. 

• Annual Wellbeing Day - take a day for your wellness. 

• Sysco Socials - get to know the full team at monthly lunches and incentives 

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business. 

Sysco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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