Fleet Controller | Full Time | Sydney

Followmont Transport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable full-time opportunity

Supportive team culture

Career development

Retail discounts

Health fund benefits

Employee assistance program

Recognition programs

Job summary

Followmont Transport in Sydney is seeking an experienced Fleet Controller to coordinate drivers, fleet and resources across our network, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable service delivery. You will oversee daily operations, manage schedules, monitor compliance, and support our drivers to achieve exceptional customer outcomes in a fast-paced transport environment.

Strong Excel and reporting skills will be used to monitor KPI's, costs and performance, and to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport, logistics or fleet operations.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and reporting tools.
• Excellent planning, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of transport compliance, Chain of Responsibility and operational requirements.
• Knowledge of dangerous goods segregation and equipment configurations is highly regarded.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good understanding of the Sydney and NSW transport network.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate drivers, fleet and resources to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Manage schedules, route planning and resource allocation.
• Monitor operational KPIs, costs and performance using Excel and reporting tools.
• Maintain compliance with transport regulations, safety requirements and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including RF scanning and pallet control processes.
• Lead by example and promote accountability, safety and service excellence.

Skills

Transport operations

Excel & reporting tools

Planning & time management

Compliance & safety

Dangerous goods knowledge

Leadership & communication

Sydney/NSW transport network knowledge

Job description

Followmont Transport is seeking an experienced Fleet Controller to join our Sydney team. This hands-on operational role is responsible for coordinating drivers, fleet and resources to ensure safe, efficient and reliable service delivery across our network.

Working in a fast-paced transport environment, you'll oversee daily operations, manage schedules, monitor compliance requirements and support our drivers to achieve exceptional customer outcomes.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate drivers, fleet and resources to ensure smooth daily operations
• Manage schedules, route planning and resource allocation
• Monitor operational KPI's, costs and performance using Excel and reporting tools
• Maintain compliance with transport regulations, safety requirements and company procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including RF scanning and pallet control processes
• Lead by example and promote a culture of accountability, safety and service excellence

Followmont Transport is seeking an experienced Fleet Controller to join our Sydney team. This hands-on operational role is responsible for coordinating drivers, fleet and resources to ensure safe, efficient and reliable service delivery across our network.

Working in a fast-paced transport environment, you'll oversee daily operations, manage schedules, monitor compliance requirements and support our drivers to achieve exceptional customer outcomes.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate drivers, fleet and resources to ensure smooth daily operations
• Manage schedules, route planning and resource allocation
• Monitor operational KPI's, costs and performance using Excel and reporting tools
• Maintain compliance with transport regulations, safety requirements and company procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including RF scanning and pallet control processes
• Lead by example and promote a culture of accountability, safety and service excellence

About You

• Previous experience in transport, logistics or fleet operations
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and reporting tools
• Excellent planning, time management and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of transport compliance, Chain of Responsibility and operational requirements
• Knowledge of dangerous goods segregation and equipment configurations highly regarded
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Good understanding of the Sydney and NSW transport network

Why Followmont?

• Stable, full-time opportunity with an industry leader
• Supportive team culture and experienced leadership
• Career development and ongoing training opportunities
• Retail discounts and health fund benefits
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
• Recognition programs that celebrate success

Followmont Transportis a passionate family business dedicated to service and maintaining hands-on relationships with our customers, people and suppliers.

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