Despatch Manager

Fletcher Building Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Learning and Development

Job summary

Fletcher Building Australia is seeking a full-time Despatch Manager for our Perth Distribution Centre, Welshpool WA. Reporting to the DC Manager, you will oversee daily despatch and warehouse operations, including a team of 11 drivers and 7 store-people.

Standard hours are 7am–3.30pm, Mon–Fri, with a competitive base rate. You’ll bring despatch/logistics experience, strong leadership, and a solid grasp of fleet or warehouse management, plus safety compliance and problem solving in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Despatch and/or logistics experience essential.
• Strong leadership to manage a medium-large team.
• Experience in fleet or warehouse management desired.
• Commitment to OH&S policies and safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day despatch activities and warehouse operations.
• Manage a workforce of 11 drivers and 7 store-people.
• Ensure accurate loading, dispatch, and documentation.
• Report to the DC Manager and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Despatch/logistics experience

Team leadership

Fleet/warehouse management

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

WMS

Excel

Job description

Staff discounts + Learning and Development

We've been a part of the iconic Australian design landscape for over 90 years. Only a few short years after Australia's fell in love with Vegemite, families were spreading their toast in kitchens and on tables made by us. We've come a long way.

Today, you'll see Laminex on surfaces everywhere you look - be it hospitals, shopping centres, restaurants or your home. We manufacture and procure a broad range of products for commercial and residential use such as laminate, engineered stone and veneers so that all Australians can live in beautiful, practical spaces.

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time warehouse Despatch Manager to join us at our Perth Distribution Centre, Welshpool WA. Reporting to the DC Manager, you will assist with the day to day running of the warehouse and general despatch duties, while overseeing a workforce of 11 Drivers and 7 store-people. Standard hours will be 7am - 3.30pm, Mon- Fri and is a salaried role with a highly competitive base rate.

About You:

Along with experience in a similar fleet manager or warehouse based role, you'll have the following skills and experience:

• Prior despatch and/or logistics experience
• Experience managing a medium to large team
• Experience in fleet management or warehouse management
• Strong leadership skills and ability to relate to people at all levels
• Computer literacy i.e. WMS, excel, word, outlook..
• Self-driven, proactive with a can do attitude and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritise, multi task in a fast-paced environment and a high attention to detail
• Commitment to Safety, OH&S policies and procedures i.e. Chain of responsibility
• Ability to work excellent hours of 7am - 3.30pm Mon-Fri

What's on offer:

• 26 weeks of full-pay parental leave (or 52 weeks at half pay), with flexible return-to-work options.
• Career development opportunities in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
• A strong focus on safety, well-being, and continuous improvement.
• Extensive discounts on all Fletcher Building products (think cheap home renovations)!