Operations Planner: Fleet Optimisation & Flexible Hours

Sargeant Transport; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargeant Transport in Melbourne, Victoria is seeking an Operations Planner to maximise fleet efficiency and keep transport operations running at full capacity. This permanent, full-time role focuses on precise load planning and driver scheduling to support reliable deliveries.

The successful candidate will allocate jobs in Ignition, monitor KPIs and continuously identify improvements, while maintaining fatigue compliance and high load accuracy.

Qualifications

• Strong transport and logistics experience.
• Excellent planning, organisation and attention to detail.
• Confident communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic Fatigue Management accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Plan loads, driver schedules and efficient routes.
• Allocate all jobs in Ignition.
• Maximise fleet utilisation and reduce empty running.
• Monitor KPIs, identify improvements and solve problems fast.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Ignition

Job description

Sargeant Transport in Melbourne, Victoria is seeking an Operations Planner to maximise fleet efficiency and keep transport operations running at full capacity. This permanent, full-time role focuses on precise load planning and driver scheduling to support reliable deliveries.

The successful candidate will allocate jobs in Ignition, monitor KPIs and continuously identify improvements, while maintaining fatigue compliance and high load accuracy.