Logistics Manager

Reporting to the National Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for leading a large-scale transport operation, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of goods across a national distribution network. You will oversee fleet operations, driver management, route planning, and operational performance, while ensuring service levels and compliance standards are consistently achieved.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced transport or logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong track record of managing people, fleet operations, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, rostering, and deployment of staff to scheduled routes, maintaining sufficient flexibility to meet changing operational and customer requirements.
• Schedule additional runs as required and implement a structured approach to vehicle deployment, with a strong focus on control and optimisation.
• Ensure high standards of service delivery through the consistent application of recognised operational and quality standards.
• Maintain full knowledge of transport legislation and ensure all drivers and logistics staff are rostered in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Proactively manage and resolve operational issues as they arise, applying lessons learned to future planning and contingency arrangements.
• Develop and maintain capacity plans and contingency arrangements for peak periods.
• Manage effective customer interactions and oversee customer collections, including the allocation of new collections.
• Lead the Dublin Middle Mile Operations logistics team, promoting safe, efficient, and effective working practices at all times.
• Ensure all mandatory training requirements are met and kept up to date, including CPC, manual handling, and power pallet/double stack training.
• Engage with local union representatives, as required, to address operational or employee‑related matters.
• Monitor, control, and manage pay and non‑pay budgets in line with agreed targets.
• Liaise with HR on the recruitment and onboarding of HGV drivers, including the sourcing and onboarding of third‑party hauliers and agency drivers when required.
• Demonstrate An Post values and behaviours in your day to day work and address behaviour that supports/ conflicts with them.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have significant experience managing transport or logistics operations within a fast-paced environment. You will possess strong leadership skills, excellent operational planning capabilities, and a proven ability to deliver results through people.

You will also have:

• Experience managing transport fleets, drivers, and logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of transport regulations, compliance requirements, and health and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to make effective decisions in a dynamic operational environment.
• Experience managing budgets, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• A proactive and resilient approach, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A full, clean driving licence.

Critical Competencies: (The following competencies are critical to the delivery of results and/or to superior performance in this role)

• Technical/professional knowledge
• Problem solving and analysis
• Customer and quality focused
• Perseverance/resilience
• Results orientation

Salary

Salary range starting from €65,476 – 80% of median

Placement within the advertised salary range will be determined based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications and alignment with the role requirements.

About the Benefits

In addition to a highly competitive remuneration package, we offer access to the following:

• An Post Company Medical Scheme
• An Post Pension Scheme
• PRIP Bonus Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Paternity Leave
• An Post Employee Assistance Programme
• Digital gym with daily scheduled workouts
• Secure on-site bicycle parking & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tax Saver Travel Pass
• Dublin location – parking provided

How to Apply?

We welcome all interested candidates to submit a detailed CV by 5.00pm on Friday 3rd July 2026.

At An Post we appreciate the value that diversity brings and believe our workforce should be reflective of the customers and communities we serve. That is why we actively welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on gender, age, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, membership of the Travelling community, or family status. We are committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process, or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact [email protected].

About An Post

An Post is one of Ireland’s leading organisations, offering financial and postal services as well as being a trusted gateway to government services. We are transforming from the old world of traditional letters and cash to the new digital world of e-commerce parcels and financial services.

An Post’s core purpose — to act for the common good, improving the lives of people in Ireland, now and for generations to come — is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do. Corporate Social Responsibility plays a pivotal role at An Post as we focus on developing long-term sustainability. Diversity and Inclusion are also embedded in our strategy, as we continuously evolve to be representative of our employees and the communities we serve. Read more about our strategy and our progress today!