Driver Recruitment & Retention Lead

A large transport company based in Cavan is now seeking an experienced recruiter for the role of Driver Recruitment & Retention Lead. You’ll take ownership of the full driver journey — from attracting and onboarding new drivers to building strong relationships, improving engagement and creating an environment where our drivers feel valued, supported and motivated to stay. Working closely with the Driver Management Team and other key stakeholders, you’ll develop and deliver innovative recruitment and retention initiatives and identify new ways to strengthen the driver value proposition. You’ll be at the heart of developing a best-in-class driver community, helping attract and retain the very best professional HGV drivers and positioning the company as an employer of choice within the industry.

Key Responsibilities;

• Develop and execute the company's annual and seasonal driver recruitment strategy and plans to meet workforce plans / targets.
• Recruit drivers through multiple channels including but not limited to; existing driver networks, alumni drivers, employee referrals, social media, recruitment agencies, driver training schools, apprenticeship programs, international recruitment initiatives, job boards and specialist transport recruitment platforms
• Oversee the design, content and effectiveness of the company's driver recruitment website and related company digital recruitment platforms.
• Continuously develop alternative driver sourcing channels.
• Manage all recruitment expenditure and operate within agreed budgets.
• Establish partnerships with external training organisations and educational bodies and develop and manage internal driver apprenticeships and trainee programmes.
• Manage and continuously improve driver referral bonus scheme.
• Maximise recruitment conversion rates, reduce recruitment costs, and time invested through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate Interviews, Assessments, driving evaluations, qualification and certification compliance and right-to-work employment checks and medical assessments where required
• Ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Design, implement and manage structured onboarding programs.
• Develop and execute the company's driver-focused social media strategy.
• Ensure driver feedback (concerns and suggestions) are collated and shared with relevant staff. Implement action plans to address driver attrition risks.
• Monitor and analyse driver turnover trends and identify root causes by conducting stay interviews and exit interviews.

Qualifications & Experience;

• Min 3 years’ recruitment experience, including direct recruitment and agency management, with proven experience delivering multi-channel recruitment campaigns across job boards, websites and social media.
• HR qualification with significant people-management experience, including managing a workforce of 100+ employees in areas of employee relations, retention, welfare, and workforce planning.
• Experience recruiting international staff and navigating Irish immigration requirements, including employment permits, IRP permissions, visa requirements, and related work authorisation processes.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills, with the ability to manage difficult conversations with empathy.
• Proven track record in recruitment, retention, employee engagement and workforce planning, with a focus on delivering positive outcomes.
• Strong IT, analytical and reporting skills, including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and similar systems.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering measurable operational improvements.
• Highly organised, proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to multitask, work independently, and demonstrate a willingness to learn and progress.

For a confidential discussion on this or any other current opportunity, please contact Garvan Cerasi on 018326330 or garvan@logiskills.ie