Career Opportunities

DPD Ireland leads the field in next day parcel delivery throughout Ireland, with 35 regionally based collection and delivery depots and a state of the art central sorting hub in Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

DPD Ireland are currently inviting applications for a Hamper Picker and Packer to join our team in Longford. This position will report directly to the Warehouse Supervisor. This is a 3 month fixed term contract.

Responsibilities

• Hamper Building - ensuring quality of packing is maintained
• Picking and packing customer product
• Parcel labelling/relabeling
• Checking goods received
• Put away of goods
• Sorting pallets/preparing for shipping
• Inventory and stock control / cycle counting
• Warehouse housekeeping
• The above list is not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Requirements

• Flexibility with regard to working hours is essential
• Energy and enthusiasm with an ability to use own initiative
• Excellent team player with good attention to detail
• Previous experience working in a warehouse environment
• Good communication skills with good spoken English
• Good time management skills
• Strong work ethic with willingness to learn
• Forklift License is an advantage, but not essential
• Open to variations in job role

Closing Date 9th August 2024

Application Process

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DPD Ireland leads the field in next day parcel delivery throughout Ireland, with 35 regionally based collection and delivery depots and a state of the art central sorting hub in Athlone, Co.Westmeath.

We are recruiting a Customs Team Administrator to join the Customs Team. This team will be responsible for the Customs Clearance process for DPD Ireland and our customers. The customs team will work with all areas of the business to ensure smooth movement of parcels through the customs clearance process.

Responsibilities

• Helping our customers and colleagues understand the customs clearance process
• Raising transit documents for trailers to UK/NI/EU
• Liaising with Revenue and HRMC for any requirements to clear consignments into and out of EU
• Dealing with customer and consumer customs queries and complaints
• Continual training in the Customs clearance process.
• Working with customers to resolve rejections of customs declarations
• Liaising with DPD UK and other Business Units for any customs queries for customers, Revenue and HMRC.
• Resolving issues raised by Revenue/HMRC to clear goods into/out of UK/EU.
• Reconciling with Revenue and HMRC any differences between manifests submitted and actual consignments received.
• Processing payments for customs charges.
• Providing any documentation required to clear goods into or out of the EU to Revenue or HMRC.
• Dealing with any requirements or requests from Revenue.
• Ensuring Union Custom Code requirements are followed for all declarations.

Requirements

• Experience in Customer Service is an advantage however not essential
• Experience in Customs is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided
• Must have a strong attention to detail
• Hold excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Be proactive & organised with multi-tasking ability
• Possesses ability to work under pressure
• Be enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Work well on your own and as part of a team.

Application Process

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We are currently recruiting a Warehouse Team Lead in our Logistics department, working as part of the Athlone Warehouse. If Logistics is your passion this is a hands-on role with an excellent opportunity to grow and develop your career in this field.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor in day-to-day activities and act as a back-up.
• Lead, motivate & supervise team, driving a high-performance culture.
• Manage and organize daily picking requirements and monitors daily operation of warehouse ensuring all orders are completed daily in line with customer commitments.
• Ensure pick, pack, shipments’ and inventory transaction accuracy.
• Demonstrate best practice across all areas of responsibility inspiring people to engage and deliver key business results.
• Mentor the team to allow them to grow their skills and promote development within the team.
• Organise and maintain inventory and storage area.
• Action Operational irregularities / customer complaints, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices.
• Participate in the implementation of operational processes and perform work to the standards of Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
• Responsible for ensuring the site is fully compliant with Health & Safety Regulations.
• Assist in the upkeep of customer revenue data streams.

Candidate Requirements

• Must have a minimum 1-year team lead or people management/leadership experience including performance management, annual leave management, absence processes, and developing and motivating team members.
• Flexibility with regard to working hours is essential, working in an offsite warehouse from September to Christmas each year if required.
• Continuous improvement mindset and proven ability to develop procedures and lead change initiatives.
• Self-directed working style and capable of making well-informed decisions.
• Strong communication skills and experience communicating and building relationships with customers.
• Results-driven with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office skills in particular excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English (verbal/written).
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Prepared to work in a high dynamic work environment.

Closing date is Friday, 31st August 2024

Application Process

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