Drivers & Fleet Coordinator | Truck Transportation

• Native Romanian speaker
• Fluent proficiency in English (German would be a plus/nice to have)
• Proven experience in transport logistics, preferably with truck fleets, including knowledge of driver regulations, laws, and compliance (e.g., driving/rest times, personnel documentation).
• High level of responsibility, reliability, excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work under pressure and make independent decisions.

About the role:
The role focuses on Driver Management and Fleet Management. The primary scope involves coordinating and supporting a team of 40 Romanian drivers. The role requires bridging communication gaps through translations and ensuring compliance with driver regulations, all while operating in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. They are seeking a dedicated professional to assist the office in managing a fleet of 35 trucks and supporting a team of 40 Romanian drivers.

Work Location: Remote from Romania or/and hybrid in Germany
Workstyle - Flexible: Ideally on-site in Germany but open for remote or hybrid, by case, with flexible working hours

Type of work:

• Initial phase (first 6 months): Negotiable and flexible remote/hybrid model, for example, 50/50 or 75/25 (2-3 weeks in Germany / 1-2 weeks in Romania) or a similar arrangement that works for both sides. Travel costs are fully covered.
• Long-term goal: Flexible - Ideally our client would prefer a full relocation to Eydelstedt after 6 months. However, they are flexible and open to alternative arrangements, such as remote options or a split work model between Eydelstedt and current city (e.g. 50/50, 75/25 Eydelstedt/current city, or similar ratios). Hybrid work is also possible. The company strongly supports this transition, offering housing with the Romanian community at the start, help with all German paperwork (registration, taxes, etc.), and integration into the local Romanian network (85 people).

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan driver assignments, including weekly/monthly models, rotations to/from Romania, and crew planning for trucks.
• Introduce new business opportunities from sales to drivers and transition them to dispatchers upon completion.
• Monitor driving and rest times using telematics systems.
• Document legal driver errors and ensure compliance.
• Manage vacation planning, arrivals/departures from Romania, and overall driver scheduling.
• Verify personnel documents such as code 95, modules, ADR, and assess suitability (e.g., which driver fits which task).
• Provide support to drivers with problems, assisting dispatchers as needed.
• Handle work contracts for drivers and related administrative procedures, including translations.
• Optimize driver performance and support dispatchers in daily operations.
• Assist in translation situations requiring Romanian, English and German (only for candidates that speak German - not mandatory, just nice to have)

Requirements:

• Native Romanian speaker with fluent English (German as well would be a plus/nice to have)
• Experience in transports, preferably within a company that has their own trucks/fleet.
• Knowledge of regulations for drivers and relevant laws.
• High level of responsibility and reliability.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make independent decisions.
• Nice to have: willingness to relocate to Eydelstedt
• This is a full-time position with a permanent German employment contract.

Comp & Ben package:

• Salary range: EUR 3,000 – 5,000 gross per month, based on experience (equivalent to approximately EUR 2,200 – 3,500 NET after taxes, depending on German tax class). The 5000 Eur Gross/month budget can be assigned only to perfect-match candidates.
• 30 days of vacantion per year.
• Flexible working hours.
• Paid travel to and from Romania.
• Living options in a house or apartment for the first 6 months are available.
• By case: assistance in finding independent housing later (at employee's expense).
• Access to a Romanian community (85 people living locally).
• During planting and harvest seasons, home-cooked Romanian meals available 2-3 times a day.
• Growth-oriented environment in a dynamic company with a strong future and a very pleasant work environment.
• Highest IT technology standards across trucks and office operations.
• Full assistance with German paperwork and documentation for relocation.

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