Duties and Responsibilities

Transport Planning

• Plan and schedule collections and deliveries in line with customer requirements, available capacity and delivery times.
• Allocate drivers, vehicles and trailers, taking account of routes, availability and operational constraints.
• Review upcoming work to identify capacity gaps, conflicting bookings or other issues before plans are confirmed.
• Adjust plans when volumes, priorities or resources change.

Live Operations and Communication

• Monitor transport movements throughout the day and respond promptly to delays, breakdowns, missed collections and other disruptions.
• Give drivers clear instructions and keep them updated when plans change.
• Liaise with depots, warehouses, customer service and other planning teams to keep work moving.
• Provide timely updates on delays or service issues and help agree practical solutions.
• Complete clear handovers so outstanding work and risks are understood by the next planner or shift.

Compliance and Records

• Plan work in line with applicable drivers' hours and working time requirements, company procedures and vehicle requirements.
• Check that the information and documentation needed for each movement are available, escalating gaps before they affect delivery.
• Keep the Transport Management System and planning records accurate and up to date.
• Record changes, delays and service issues so they can be followed up and reported accurately.

Performance and Improvement

• Support the tracking of delivery performance, vehicle utilisation and other operational KPIs.
• Identify recurring planning or service issues and suggest improvements to routes, processes and communication.

Knowledge, skills and experience required

Essential

• Experience in transport planning, logistics, or operational coordination
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communication skills
• Confident using Transport Management Systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Knowledge of Ireland/Europe/UK transport networks
• Understanding of driver hours and transport compliance
• Experience in high-volume or multi-drop operations

Personal Attributes

• Organised and detail-focused
• Proactive and solutions-oriented
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Customer-focused and reliable

Why join Hannon Transport

• Join a company focused on innovation, sustainability and growth
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A competitive salary and company benefits are available for the right candidate
• Note: This description is intended to be a guide of what duties are most likely to be but should not be taken as a definitive list. Hannon may adapt duties as deemed necessary.