Fleet Controller

Wettenhalls Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wettenhalls Pty Ltd. seeks a Fleet Controller based in Australia to oversee day‑to‑day planning, allocation and coordination of fleet, drivers and equipment to ensure safe, efficient and on‑time deliveries.

Based at the Moorebank depot, this hands‑on, full‑time role suits someone with transport operations experience who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and decisive decision‑making to keep the operation moving.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in fleet allocation, transport coordination or load planning.
• Strong understanding of transport operations, safety and Chain of Responsibility.
• Strong communication, customer service and stakeholder management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and make sound operational decisions.
• A proactive, reliable and safety-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate vehicles and drivers to meet bookings.
• Monitor fleet movements and coordinate loading/unloading requirements.
• Manage customer bookings and enquiries.
• Respond to delays, breakdowns and other operational issues.
• Communicate with Drivers, Operations, customers, loaders, and yard teams to maintain safe, compliant transport operations.

Skills

Fleet allocation

Transport coordination

Load planning

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data entry

Problem solving

Decision making

Independent work

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Wettenhalls, we’ve built our reputation as one of Australia’s most trusted and forward-thinking transport companies. We’re proud of our commitment to great service, smart technology and, above all, safety. We’re also proud to be recognised across the industry, including winning the 2022 AFIA Award for Best Practice in Safety and the 2025 AFIA Award for Application of Technology.

The Wettenhalls Safety Journey is all about our people. We continue to invest in and empower our people to take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others.

At the heart of our operation are our Drivers. Behind every successful delivery is a team coordinating the people, vehicles, equipment and customer requirements that keep our operation moving.

That’s where you come in.

At Wettenhalls, we’ve built our reputation as one of Australia’s most trusted and forward-thinking transport companies. We’re proud of our commitment to great service, smart technology and, above all, safety. We’re also proud to be recognised across the industry, including winning the 2022 AFIA Award for Best Practice in Safety and the 2025 AFIA Award for Application of Technology.

The Wettenhalls Safety Journey is all about our people. We continue to invest in and empower our people to take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others.

At the heart of our operation are our Drivers. Behind every successful delivery is a team coordinating the people, vehicles, equipment and customer requirements that keep our operation moving.

That’s where you come in.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the State Operations Manager, the Fleet Controller is responsible for the day-to-day planning, allocation and coordination of our fleet, drivers and equipment to ensure freight is delivered safely, efficiently and on time.

Based at our Moorebank depot, this is a hands-on salaried position suited to someone with strong transport operations experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and making decisions to keep the operation moving.

You’ll be responsible for planning and allocating vehicles and drivers, monitoring fleet movements, managing customer bookings and enquiries, coordinating loading and unloading requirements, and responding to delays, breakdowns and other operational issues. The role requires strong communication across Drivers, Operations, customers, loaders, yard teams, Maintenance and internal stakeholders, with a focus on maintaining safe, compliant and efficient transport operations.

Monday to Friday | Full-time salaried position
11:00am start

This is your chanceto join a high-performing team and grow your career within a respected Australian transport business.

Why Work for Wettenhalls?

• Stable, Structured Work
• Supportive and safety-focused workplace.
• Comprehensive on-the-job training.
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities.

What You’ll Bring:

• 2+ years’ experience in fleet allocation, transport coordination or load planning.
• Strong understanding of transport operations, safety and Chain of Responsibility.
• Strong communication, customer service and stakeholder management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and make sound operational decisions.
• A proactive, reliable and safety-focused approach.

If you’re an experienced transport professional looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

At Wettenhalls, we’re committed to creating a workplace that welcomes and values diversity and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.