Deputy Logistics Team Leader at Eurofins

Cork, Munster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Logistics Operations, Environmental Sampling, Field Technician, Planning, Leadership, Customer Service, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, People Management, Risk Assessments, Training, Coaching, Route Planning, Documentation, Compliance, KPI Monitoring

Industry

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Description

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies. Job Description Working hours are variable, working between 8am - 7pm, Monday - Saturday. As a Deputy Logistics Team Lead you will support the logistics operations of Eurofins Environment Testing Ireland. This role combines field technician responsibilities with planning and leadership duties, ensuring customer service excellence, operational efficiency, and team support. Collect environmental samples (e.g., lakes, rivers, manholes, composite samplers) in a timely and professional manner. Ensure all samples are correctly labeled, stored, and maintained under required temperature conditions during transit. Deliver samples to the laboratory with accurate and complete documentation. Plan daily routes for efficient travel and timely delivery. Maintain company vehicle in good condition and report any issues promptly. Drive safely and in compliance with legal requirements. Planning and Leadership Duties: Assist the Logistics Team Lead with scheduling and route planning for the team. Monitor the logistics shared mailbox and respond to customer queries professionally. Forward relevant customer information to internal teams. Monitor logistics KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement. Train and coach Field Technicians on logistics best practices. Attend management meetings and represent the logistics team when required. Complete risk assessments and ensure documented training is in place for safe operations. Support customer service excellence by addressing queries and resolving issues promptly. Ensure compliance with e-learning deadlines. Qualifications Full, clean driving license (no previous endorsements preferred). Previous experience in planning and running B2B logistics. Experience in environmental sampling and field operations. Strong organizational and communication skills. People management experience is desirable. Additional Information What Happens Next Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths. Your data As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. Closing Date We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development. We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique. Sustainability matters to us! We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal! Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

Responsibilities

The Deputy Logistics Team Leader will support logistics operations by collecting environmental samples and ensuring their proper handling and delivery. The role also involves planning routes, assisting with scheduling, and training field technicians.