Crane Hire & Logistics Coordinator

About the Company

Kavanagh Crane Hire Ltd, established in 1973, is recognized as Ireland’s foremost provider of crane hire and specialized lifting solutions. As a family-operated company, it blends decades of expertise with a strong dedication to safety, dependability, and high-quality service delivery.

Role Overview

We are recruiting a Crane Hire & Logistics Coordinator based at our Wexford depot near Gorey. This role involves daily operational management within our crane hire activities by efficiently allocating cranes, operators, and supporting resources to various projects across Ireland. The position is office-based and requires collaboration with customers, crane operators, Lift Planners, yard staff, and management to ensure all tasks are executed safely, efficiently, and within scheduled timelines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Organizing and managing the daily scheduling and allocation of cranes, operators, and supporting personnel.
• Maintaining and adjusting the crane hire timetable in response to changing customer needs or operational demands.
• Assigning suitable cranes and lifting equipment alongside appropriate staff to each project.
• Communicating with customers to verify site information, access logistics, and project specifications.
• Providing clear job instructions to crane operators and operational teams.
• Coordinating crane transportation and movements between depots and customer locations.
• Collaborating with Lift Planners to ensure all lift plans and RAMS are prepared and in place.
• Tracking availability of cranes and operators to optimize fleet utilization.
• Generating and maintaining accurate hire documentation, job records, and schedules.
• Addressing operational challenges, delays, and urgent changes effectively.
• Ensuring all operations comply with company protocols and relevant health and safety standards.
• Offering support to other team members working at the hire desk.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in crane hire, plant hire, transport, logistics, or a related operational field.
• Proven skills in planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Capability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high accuracy in work.
• Ability to maintain composure and make sound decisions under pressure.

Preferred but Not Mandatory Experience

• Familiarity with lifting operations and activities on construction sites.
• Experience in managing subcontractors and external vendors.
• Knowledge of hire contracts, job sheets, and operational paperwork.
• Use of scheduling or hire management software systems.

What We Provide

• Competitive salary reflective of experience.
• An influential operational role in Ireland’s leading crane hire firm.
• Opportunities to contribute to significant projects nationwide.
• Continuous training and support within a skilled and collaborative team.