
Temporary Logistics Administrator (Maternity Cover)
Type of contract
- Fixed term contract
Location
- Limerick
- Ireland
Publication Date
- 10/21/2025
Job description
Temporary Logistics Administrator (Maternity Cover)
At Grassland Agro, we believe in supporting farmers to maximise their yields while also promoting sustainable agriculture practices. Our products are carefully designed to meet the needs of modern farming, and are backed by our team of experienced technical sales advisors who provide expert advice and support to our clients.
Our core values are at the heart of everything we do at Grassland Agro. These values include a commitment to excellence, a passion for sustainability, a focus on customer satisfaction, and a dedication to innovation. We believe that by embodying these values, we can continue to grow and thrive as a company while also contributing to the growth and success of the farming industry in Ireland.
We are currently seeking a highly organized and motivated Logistics Administrator to join our team on a temporary basis, providing comprehensive administrative coverage during a maternity leave. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Office and Logistic Admin team. The role will be part time and based in our Limerick Factory.
Role: Temporary Logistics
Administrator Duration: December 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026 (Maternity Cover)
Location: Limerick Factory
Hours: Part-Time (25 hours per week)
Schedule: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday to
Friday.
Scope & Position
The main objective of the role is Logistic
Administration. The key lateral relationship is with office and logistic
administrators on site and in other factory & warehouse locations, external
logistics providers, merchant trade. The role will report directly to the
Limerick Factory Manager.
Main Responsibilities
The
Logistics Administrator will provide crucial administrative and logistical
support to both the manufacturing and sales teams, with a focus on stock
movement and documentation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Logistical Coordination: Arranging the
efficient collection and delivery of stock, coordinating schedules with
third-party logistics providers, and ensuring all transport requirements
are met.
- Dispatch & Weighbridge Operations:
Managing the dispatch process, including accurate use of the weighbridge
for incoming and outgoing loads, and preparing corresponding paperwork.
- Stock Control: Assisting with accurate
tracking, recording, and monitoring of factory stock levels, ensuring
alignment between physical inventory and system records.
- Administrative Support: Providing general
administrative support to the Factory Manager and the wider office team as
required.
- Documentation: Ensuring all necessary
transport and customs documentation is accurately completed, filed, and
compliant with internal procedures.
Candidate Profile (Desired)
While
this is an administrative role, the successful candidate should ideally
demonstrate:
- Proven experience in an office
environment, preferably within a logistics, manufacturing, or distribution
setting.
- Strong organisational skills with
meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills, both
written and verbal, for effective liaison with customers and transport
providers.
- Proficiency in standard office software
(e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Ability to work independently, manage a
varied workload, and meet deadlines within the required part-time
schedule.
We offer:
- Wellbeing Programme with access to Employee Assistance Programme and annual Health checks.
- Parking
If you are interested in this exciting
opportunity and have the skills and experience required, please apply today
with your CV and cover letter
We look forward to hearing from you!
Profile
Company description
Our business in Ireland has 3 clear departments, all focusing on sustainable farming from a social, environmental and economic approach.
Commodity:
Grassland Agro have four industrial fertiliser plants in Limerick, Cork, Slane and Wexford. Distributing a complete range of NPK fertilisers and trace element fertilisers in Ireland. We supply mainline and customised blended products to suit specific requirements.
Speciality:
Grassland Agro has a team of 35 professionally trained agronomists covering the entire island of Ireland. The most comprehensive range of speciality fertilizer and soil conditioning products. In addition, Grassland Agro sells a full range of animal mineral blocks as well as biostimulants.
Dairy Hygiene:
Grassland Agro also has an expert team of dairy hygiene specialists covering all areas of the country. These specialists have many years combined experience dealing with on-farm issues such as somatic cell count (SCC), TBC, thermodurics, lameness, TCM’s and chlorates.
- Reference : req6325