Transport Planner

About the role

The Transport Planner will join Ward Waste Products Ltd in Limerick, coordinating daily waste transport schedules to ensure efficient routing, timely collections and deliveries, and compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and allocate vehicles and drivers for daily waste collection and delivery.
• Monitor live operations, resolve route or service issues, and adjust plans as needed.
• Liaise with internal teams, drivers and external partners to maintain smooth transport flow.
• Maintain accurate transport records and support regulatory compliance.
• Analyse data to improve transport processes, cost efficiency and service quality.

Required profile

• Strong background in transportation planning, transport modelling, and logistics operations.
• Experience in transportation management, operations management or waste‑related logistics.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with drivers, teams and customers.
• Relevant qualification in logistics, transport, supply chain or equivalent practical experience.

Required skills

• Transportation Planning
• Transport Modelling
• Transportation Management
• Operations Management
• Fleet management software
• Standard office applications
• Knowledge of transport regulations, health and safety practices and compliance requirements