Senior Transport Allocator

Chandler Macleod Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group in Sydney is seeking a Senior Transport Allocator to own daily transport allocations across Truck & Dog and Hook Bin operations from the Hurstville head office. This permanent full-time role focuses on efficient fleet utilisation, compliant scheduling and strong customer service.

You will coordinate driver schedules, manage fleet movements, respond to urgent requests and build strong relationships with drivers and customers while maintaining NHVR/HVNL compliance and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in heavy vehicle transport allocation.
• Strong Truck & Dog fleet allocation experience.
• Experience within quarry, civil construction, bulk haulage or waste/recycling operations.
• Sound understanding of NHVR, HVNL and Chain of Responsibility requirements.
• Experience managing driver fatigue and legal operating hours.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Confidence making decisions under pressure.
• Hook Bin or Skip Bin allocation experience will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Allocating Truck & Dog fleets across quarry, civil construction and bulk haulage operations.
• Coordinating Hook Bin and Skip Bin deliveries, collections and exchanges.
• Managing driver schedules, fleet movements and customer bookings.
• Maximising fleet productivity and utilisation.
• Preparing daily and forward transport allocations.
• Responding to operational changes and urgent customer requirements.
• Managing driver fatigue requirements and compliant scheduling.
• Maintaining compliance with NHVR, HVNL and Chain of Responsibility obligations.
• Building strong relationships with drivers, customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Heavy vehicle transport allocation

Truck & Dog fleet allocation

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Senior Transport Allocator | Truck & Dog / Hook Bin Operations
Location: Hurstville, Sydney NSW
Work Type: Permanent Full-Time

An established transport and logistics business servicing the civil construction, quarrying, bulk haulage and recycling sectors is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Allocator to join its growing operations team. With significant contract wins and continued growth, this is an opportunity to play a key role in managing daily fleet operations across Truck & Dog and Hook Bin transport services.

About the Role

Based at the Hurstville head office, you will take ownership of daily transport allocations, ensuring efficient fleet utilisation, compliant scheduling and exceptional customer service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Allocating Truck & Dog fleets across quarry, civil construction and bulk haulage operations
• Coordinating Hook Bin and Skip Bin deliveries, collections and exchanges
• Managing driver schedules, fleet movements and customer bookings
• Maximising fleet productivity and utilisation
• Preparing daily and forward transport allocations
• Responding to operational changes and urgent customer requirements
• Managing driver fatigue requirements and compliant scheduling
• Maintaining compliance with NHVR, HVNL and Chain of Responsibility obligations
• Building strong relationships with drivers, customers and internal stakeholders

About You To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in heavy vehicle transport allocation
• Strong Truck & Dog fleet allocation experience
• Experience within quarry, civil construction, bulk haulage or waste/recycling operations
• Sound understanding of NHVR, HVNL and Chain of Responsibility requirements
• Experience managing driver fatigue and legal operating hours
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment
• Confidence making decisions under pressure
• Hook Bin or Skip Bin allocation experience will be highly regarded

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday: 5:00am to 5:00pm
• 5:00am to 9:00am may be worked remotely
• Availability required until 6:30pm for operational issues if required
• Saturday: 5:00am to 1:30pm
• Saturday work may be completed remotely with availability until 6:30pm if required

Why Apply?

• Join a growing transport operation with strong future plans
• Key leadership position within operations
• Immediate start available
• Long-term career opportunity
• Supportive and hands-on management team