Job Title: Transport Administrator

Department: Linehaul

Reports to: Transport Manager​

About the Company:​

DPD Ireland leads the field in next day parcel delivery throughout Ireland, with 36 regionally based collection and delivery depots and a state of the art central sorting hub in Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

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Purpose of the role:

A Transport Administrator plays a crucial role in ensuring all administration tasks are up to date in a timely manner. They are responsible for a variety of administrative and operational support tasks to ensure the efficient, timely, and compliant movement of goods.

Job Responsibilities:

• ​Update collection/delivery statuses and managing transport admin duties
• Handle transport queries and customer tracking request
• Input job data into transport systems quickly and accurately
• Deliver clear, professional communication across departments
• Maintain a flexible approach to meet deadlines and priorities 

• Create and manage job manifests

• Prepare KPI reports for domestic and international transport activities

• Handle queries and requests professionally, ensuring all matters are addressed promptly and effectively
  Process haulier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure all plans include haulier information, route details, and share them promptly with hauliers and internal team

• Prepare, process, and accurately file all essential transportation documentation, including shipping manifests, delivery notes, invoices, and customs paperwork (where applicable).
• ​Maintain and update accurate records of logistics activities, vehicle history, driver logs, licenses, and training.

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 organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Experience Required: 

• ​A minimum of 2 years of proven experience in an administrative, coordination, or logistics role, specifically within the transport, freight, distribution, or supply chain industry is highly desirable

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Experience Preferred: 

• ​Prior experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS), fleet tracking software, or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software related to logistics is a significant advantage

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Skills Required: 

• ​Proven experience in an administrative role, preferably within a transport, logistics, or distribution environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and experience with transport management/logistics software.

• Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• ​Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with the capacity to make quick, informed decisions under pressure.

• Knowledge of road transport regulations (e.g., driver hours, vehicle maintenance compliance).

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 

• Experience in providing comprehensive oral and written reports in a structured, clear and informative manner.

Behaviours Required: 

• ​Understands that we deliver the best service money can buy.
• Works hard to ensure the schedule is maintained.
• Flexible and passionate about learning and adopting new technology quickly to help achieve outcomes.
• Works hard to always please the end customer. Strives to meet demanding targets.
• Sustains pace and customer focus when under pressure. Works flexibly to overcome challenges.
• Approachable, helpful, and relates well to people, all of the time.
• Shows respect, care and honesty with others.
• Acts on own initiative, solves problems and does things without needing constant direction.

Closing date is Tuesday 2nd December 2025.

Job Title: IT Help Desk Technician

​Department: IT Support

​Reports to:  IT Service Desk Manager

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​About the Company:

DPD Ireland leads the field in next day parcel delivery throughout Ireland, with 36 regionally based collection and delivery depots and a state of the art central sorting hub in Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

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Purpose of the role:

​The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the computer systems, and provide technical support to ensure the smooth operation of company systems. As the computing world evolves very quickly and new technologies are always being developed it is important that the successful candidate keeps IT knowledge up-to-date.

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Job Responsibilities:​​

• Install and configure computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners.

• Plan and undertake scheduled maintenance upgrades.

• Liaise with clients and computer users to determine the nature of problems.

• Respond to breakdowns.

• Investigate, diagnose and troubleshoot computer software and hardware faults.

• Repair equipment and replace parts.

• Work to agreed timescales.

• Obtain replacement or specialist components, fixtures or fittings.

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 organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

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Experience Preferred: 

• Prior experience in a similar role is advantageous however graduates are welcome to apply.

Skills Required: 

• Excellent Technical skills

• Be Capable of working well under pressure

• A logical mind and be comfortable problem solving/troubleshooting

• To be an exceptional Communicator

• To display enthusiasm for continuous learning

Behaviours Required: 

• Understands that we deliver the best service money can buy. Works hard to ensure the schedule is maintained.

• Flexible and passionate about learning and adopting new technology quickly to help achieve outcomes.

• Works hard to always please the end customer. Strives to meet demanding targets.

• Sustains pace and customer focus when under pressure. Works flexibly to overcome challenges.

• Approachable, helpful, and relates well to people, all of the time. Shows respect, care and honesty with others.

• ​Acts on own initiative, solves problems and does things without needing constant direction

Closing Date is Wednesday 3rd December 2025.

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports to: Financial Controller

About the Company:

DPD Ireland leads the field in next day parcel delivery throughout Ireland, with 37 regionally based collection and delivery depots and a state of the art central sorting hub in Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

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Purpose of the role:

​Our Finance team is looking for a skilled Management Accountant to join their high performing team, you will report to our Financial Controller.

​Job Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Finance Managers on specific projects.
• ​Developing strong relationships across the business and with external stakeholders.
• Management of Weekly Financial P/L including revenue analysis, intercompany, monthly and year end reporting . While being able to consolidate the information into concise reports within a strict deadline.
• Compiling annual plans and presenting on these to Senior Management.
• Preparing monthly balance sheets.
• Identifying cost savings and efficiencies.
• Review and redesign existing processes to facilitate decision making.
• Assist in preparation of year end audit files, explanations and provide assistance to external auditors in relation to the annual audit.
• Responsible for the maintenance of inter group transactions across all jurisdictions and in multiple currencies.
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude is crucial for this role.

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 organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

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Experience Required: 

• ​Previous experience in a similar role.

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Qualifications Required: 

• ​Educated to degree level or equivalent. 
• ​Hold an ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification.

Skills Required: 

• ​A willingness to challenge all reporting and operational practices.
• ​Be able to Business Partner at all levels within the business.
• Have a problem solving attitude with the drive to deliver results.
• Have strong analytical skills and be able to present results in a simple and clear manner.
• Be proactive in looking for continuous improvement in your area of responsibility and beyond.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft and Google Reporting Suite applications.
• Have a keen eye for detail and produce work to an excellent presentation standard. 

Behaviours Required: 

• ​Plans effectively to enable the team to meet stretching targets and deliver outstanding service.
• Leads by example; supports people to sustain pace and customer focus when under pressure.
• Approachable, helpful, and relates well to people, all of the time. Shows respect, care and honesty with others.
• Solves team problems and takes action to protect performance indicators.
• Finds improvements and efficiencies in processes and activities. Works flexibly and quickly adapts to change.
• Communicates with others in a way that conveys passion for the business, energises others and leads to impactful outcomes.
• Takes accountability for the pace and hard work of their team members, motivating and supporting them to achieve the team’s targets.

Remuneration and Benefits:

​At DPD, we recognise that our People are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability.

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Some include:

• ​Company pension scheme
• Life assurance three times your annual salary on joining the pension scheme.
• Subsidised canteen
• Paid maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Workplace flexibility
• Employee and Family events.

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.

​Closing date is Thursday, 18th December 2025.