Transport Officer, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

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Transport Officer

Grade IV

Castlebar, Co. Mayo

Post Details

• Permanent 35 hours per week
• Reference Number: 2026-237

Application Process

• Please apply with a current C.V.
• Closing Date: October 12th, 2026
• For further enquiries, please contact: Billy Evans, Transport Manager Tel: 087-3610748 Email: bevans@westerncare.com

Additional Information

Please note that panels may be formed from this competition to fill similar posts within the organisation.

Job Brief

To provide transport related supports to the Association’s fleet as a member of the Transport Department and to assist the Transport Manager implement a programme of systems changes. These will be agreed with the line manager on an ongoing basis and dependent on the work priorities.

Please see full job description below

Qualification & Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years previous experience of working in a busy support role
• Intermediate/Advanced use of MS Excel
• Proficient I.T. skills and be system orientated
• Competent in use of MS Office
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving and ability to manage a busy office environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable:

• Experience with procurement platforms such as eTenders, including contract management and cost-quality assessments
• A qualification or previous experience in project management

Salary Scales

Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €34,670 to €52,967)

- this is based on full-time working hours i.e. 35 hours per week

Other Requirements

• Full driver’s license is essential.
• All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting and Reference checks.
• Applicants from countries outside the E.U. must provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. This documentation must be submitted with the application.
• Applicants who have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since the age of 16 will be required to provide Overseas Police Clearance.

Employment Benefits

• Competitive Salary in line with Department of Health consolidated scales
• Premium payments, including anti-social hours payments on residential rosters.
• Pension and Life Insurance Scheme.
• Generous Annual Leave often exceeding statutory entitlement.
• Dedicated learning and opportunities for career progression
• Flexible working arrangements where feasible.
• Comprehensive Induction process.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes counselling support.
• Bike-to-Work Scheme.
• Sick pay scheme.

Health

Applicants must be fully competent and capable of performing the duties of this role and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of providing regular, reliable and efficient service

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose of the Role

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with transport insurance claims processing & incident reporting; document and maintain records of all incidents, accidents and claims involving fleet vehicles, tracking status and resolution.
• Work alongside the transport manager in route, vehicle, driver planning & scheduling.
• Collaborate with area managers, service teams and drivers to communicate updates regarding routes, schedules, and vehicle availability and/or repairs.
• Research fleet tracking systems and assist transport manager to procure and implement approved system. Set up existing fleet on the approved system and train managers in its use.
• Maintain the inventory of fleet tracking master list.
• Assist the transport manager in procurement of regional based repairs and maintenance for vehicular fleet & assist adaptation of relevant Government Frameworks.
• Organise staff training and compliance plan implementation with transport manager. Schedule and document driver training sessions, including CPC certification, wheelchair clamping and fire safety while ensuring all drivers maintain up-to-date certifications.
• Assist tax, insurance, NCT minor expense transfer to service from transport department. Provide training assistance and migrate to services the task on how to tax, NCT and other minor transport expenses using Soldo expense cards.
• Assisting the transport manager to create bus route plans and bus seating plans, to assist in transport planning and identifying where additional capacity exists on bus routes or where additional capacity is required.

This is not an exhaustive list and additional duties will be included as required.

Candidate Requirements/Qualifications

• Full driver’s license is essential.
• All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks.
• All applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted along with Application.
• All applicants will be required to access Overseas Police Clearance if they have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland more than 6 months since the age of 18 years.

Working Relationships and Communication

• Understand and operate all relevant local and organisational procedure, directives and general information made available through the line manager.
• Develop and contribute to good working relationships in the Organisation and with all other relevant personnel.
• Report to and appraise line manager or designate of all work-related issues and difficulties.
• Follow the Association’s Grievance and Disciplinary Procedure, available in the Association’s Staff Handbook.
• Maintain strict confidentiality relating to matters regarding personnel and services.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings.
• Actively participate in supervisory support as per Organisation Procedure.

General

• Promote and develop good community networks which support inclusion and integration to the people we support.
• Promote a positive image and name of the Association in the wider community.
• Be accountable and responsible for input into service planning and delivery, together with job performance as per role within the Association.
• Promote dignity at work and show respect to the people we support, colleagues and stakeholders in the course of duty.
• Attend staff training events as required and implement learning in the workplace.
• Perform any other appropriate duties as requested by the manager in charge.

Conditions

• The Job Description forms an integral part of the Contract of Employment, together with the Association’s Policies and Procedures.
• Flexibility in working hours may be a feature of this position, to meet the needs of the department.
• To engage with and use the technology systems and packages provided by the Association to support day to day work and future planning needs.
• You will receive support and supervision from your line manager regarding your day to day work through the Supervisory Support Process in place in the Association.

Base: Castlebar, Co. Mayo

Working Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday. Flexibility will also be required to work outside of normal working hours in cases of emergency

Reporting Relationship: Transport Support Officer reports to the Transport Manager

Hiring organisation: Western Care Association

addressLocality: Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland

Country: Ireland

Employment type: fulltime