Transport Officer

Permanent Contract Full-time 35 hours per week. Location: Central Services Office, Newbridge. HSE GRADE V (CLERICAL) Salary Scale - Point 1 €51,718.

The Transport Officer will be part of the Facilities, Projects and Transport Team tasked with the operational management and coordination of the Kare fleet and general administration and backup support for the Facilities department. The role will also assist the Facilities & Transport Manager with the strategic development of policies and processes to develop, improve, influence, and evolve Transport provision in Kare.

• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day operation of the vehicles
• Back up and administrative support to the Facilities and Projects team
• Implement and further develop the Kare Transport Strategy Action plan
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to overcome transport challenges and meet the needs of the organisation
• Lead the implementation of fleet sustainability to meet the Public Sector Climate Action Plan Mandate and represent Transport as a member of the Green Team
• Lead procurement of new vehicles, maintenance contracts, contract bus runs and other transport services
• Lead in the procurement and contract management of retained Facilities contracts and leases
• Lead TrackPlan data entry, contractor set-up, data management and updating, software improvements etc
• Assist in the implementation of department actions from JAF and HIQA inspections
• Assist the Facilities & Transport Manager with admin. duties associated with the Housing Committee
• This list is not exhaustive

• A recognised qualification in Business/Facilities/Transport or relevant qualification
• At least 3 years satisfactory experience in a relevant Transport or Facilities role
• Experience of working in a busy office environment that has involved dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of GDPR and managing confidential information
• Must have a full, valid driver\'s licence and access to your own vehicle
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship

• Experience with procurement processes

• 30 days annual leave
• Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions
• Rewarding work with flexible hours
• Employee Assistance Programme
• ESDA.ie and local Employee Discounts
• Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression

Closing date for applications is 26th September 2025.

A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquiries to HR/Laura Keenan. Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales.

Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare

Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.