Fleet Controller | Full Time | Sydney

Followmont Transport Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health fund benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Job summary

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

In this fast-paced environment, you will oversee daily operations, manage schedules, monitor compliance, and support drivers to achieve exceptional customer outcomes. This is a stable, full-time opportunity with ongoing training and growth potential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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

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 Transport is a passionate family business dedicated to service and maintaining hands‑on relationships with our customers, people and suppliers.

Service | Unity | Passion | Integrity | Innovation | Care