Transport Supervisor

Dutco Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and logistics company in Dubai is seeking a Transport Supervisor. The role involves sourcing external hire plant and equipment for various projects, coordinating with project teams and suppliers, and ensuring accurate documentation. Candidates should have experience in logistics or construction, strong communication and coordination skills, and proficiency in MS-Excel and relevant software. This position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within the logistics or construction industry.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS-Excel and familiarity with buildsmart software preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of lowbed trailer mobilization procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source external hire plant and equipment for Dutco Group Projects.
• Coordinate with project teams and external suppliers daily.
• Follow up on breakdowns of external hire equipment with suppliers.
• Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of external equipment.
• Enter and approve external hire requisitions in the build smart system.
• Prepare and update monthly summaries using MS-Excel.
• Generate and amend requisitions for purchase orders related to invoices.
• Perform filing and routine office tasks daily.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

MS-Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Buildsmart software

Job description

Summary

The Transport Supervisor - External Hire will be responsible for sourcing external hire plant and equipment to meet the needs of all Dutco Group Projects. This role involves coordinating with project teams and external suppliers, ensuring timely repairs and replacements of equipment, organizing mobilization and demobilization of external equipment, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Job Responsibilities

• Source external hire plant and equipment to meet the requirements of Dutco Group Projects.
• Coordinate with project teams and external suppliers on a daily basis regarding site requirements.
• Follow up with sites on breakdowns of external hire equipment and liaise with suppliers for timely repairs or replacements.
• Coordinate the mobilization and demobilization of external equipment to projects using lowbed trailers and ensure complete documentation.
• Enter and approve external hire requisitions in the build smart system.
• Prepare and update monthly summaries using MS-Excel and company software (preferably buildsmart).
• Generate build smart requisitions and amend requisitions for purchase orders related to external hire invoices.
• Perform filing and routine office tasks as needed on a daily basis.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role within the logistics or construction industry.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to work with project teams and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in MS-Excel and familiarity with buildsmart software is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for maintaining accurate documentation.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of lowbed trailer mobilization procedures and equipment sourcing is a plus.