Fleet Controller | Hazelmere Wa

Cevalogistics; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Hazelmere, WA is seeking a Fleet Controller to coordinate rail and linehaul freight movements, planning up to a week in advance and ensuring customer, operational and statutory requirements are met. You will collaborate with depots, providers and internal stakeholders, prepare manifests and schedules, and adjust plans as volumes change.

The role runs 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday to Thursday, with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fleet planning or coordination role within transport.
• Strong scheduling skills and ability to manage multiple days ahead.
• Ability to work with depots, providers, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop forward transport schedules for rail and linehaul freight, planning up to a week ahead.
• Review forecasts, freight volumes and capacity to anticipate requirements.
• Coordinate rail services and supporting transport activities to meet service and cost targets.
• Analyse operational information to identify volume changes and constraints.
• Prepare and distribute manifests and schedules.
• Book additional capacity as needed and adjust plans for changing volumes.
• Investigate service issues and coordinate practical solutions to minimise disruption.
• Ensure movements comply with driver fatigue, load restraint and Chain of Responsibility rules.
• Maintain accurate information within CEVA's Transport Management System.

Skills

Scheduling and forward-planning

Attention to detail

Excel

Problem-solving

Rail/linehaul operations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in more than 170 countries and with over 110,000 employees across 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

Every day, our people imagine better ways to serve a world in motion - creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for our customers.

YOUR ROLE

The Fleet Controller in our Ground Transport division at Hazelmere WA, is responsible for coordinating and planning rail and linehaul freight movements. With a focus on scheduling up to a week in advance, you'll analyse forecasts, anticipate transport requirements and coordinate available capacity to support reliable, cost-effective service delivery.

This role requires close collaboration with internal teams, depots, rail providers and transport carriers to ensure planned freight movements meet customer, operational and statutory requirements.

This role generally works 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday to Thursday, with some flexibility required based on freight volumes and operational requirements.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Specifically, you will:

• Develop forward transport schedules for rail and linehaul freight movements, generally planning up to a week in advance
• Review forecasts, freight volumes and available capacity to anticipate upcoming transport requirements
• Coordinate rail services, linehaul movements and supporting transport activities to achieve service and cost targets
• Analyse operational information to identify volume changes, capacity constraints and potential service risks
• Work closely with depots, transport providers and internal stakeholders to confirm schedules and support the efficient movement of freight
• Prepare and distribute manifests, schedules and other required transport documentation
• Book additional transport capacity when required and adjust plans in response to changing volumes or operational conditions
• Investigate service issues, update relevant stakeholders and coordinate practical solutions to minimise disruption
• Ensure planned movements comply with statutory and company requirements, including driver fatigue, load restraint and Chain of Responsibility obligations
• Maintain accurate and timely information within CEVA's Transport Management System.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate has experience in a fleet planning, allocation or coordination role or similar within the transport sector:

• Strong scheduling and forward-planning skills, with the ability to coordinate transport requirements across multiple days
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage changing priorities, capacity constraints and service requirements
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, with the ability to learn new systems and technologies
• A practical approach to problem-solving, including knowing when to resolve an issue, seek advice or escalation
• Previous exposure to rail or linehaul operations is advantageous but not essential.

In addition to providing proof of work rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment and national police check.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment and competitive compensation, we are proud to offer a range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing and help you thrive at work and in life.

• Personal wellbeing: prioritise your health and wellbeing through the CEVAwell program, Employee Assistance Program, Volunteer Time Off, and Life & Total Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Work-life balance: benefit from flexible, hybrid, and remote work options, along with additional paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Professional development: your growth is essential to us. Unlock your potential through secondment and internal mobility opportunities, study assistance, leadership and mentoring programs, MyLearning - our global online platform with more than 1,000 courses - early career pathways and more.
• Financial wellbeing: We care about your financial security. Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from our partners, novated leasing, annual safety workwear reimbursement, employee referral incentives, service recognition and short-term incentive plans.

Diversity is core to who we are. By reflecting the cultures and perspectives of our customers and communities, we perform at our best. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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