Site Transport Leader - Safe, On-Time Deliveries

Home Delivery Services Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Site-based leadership role

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Home Delivery Services Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on Transport Supervisor to lead day-to-day transport operations at the Wetherill Park site. You will manage drivers and contractors, ensure on-time deliveries, and uphold safety standards across the operation.

You will report to the Transport Manager and drive improvements in cost, quality, safety, and compliance while mentoring the team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transport, freight, or last-mile delivery operations.
• Working understanding of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and WHS requirements.
• Experience leading and coaching drivers or contractors in an operational setting.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a calm, hands‑on approach under pressure.
• Current driver’s licence and flexibility to support early morning or variable shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day transport and despatch operations at the Wetherill Park site, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, on time, and in full.
• Coordinate daily driver and contractor rosters, allocations, and route plans to meet service level requirements.
• Oversee loading, dock, and despatch activities, ensuring efficient turnaround and adherence to safety procedures.
• Conduct pre-start checks, toolbox talks, and site inductions for drivers and contractors.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with CoR, WHS, and fatigue management requirements.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and service failures, and implement corrective actions.
• Build strong working relationships with drivers and contractors, providing day-to-day coaching, feedback, and support.
• Track daily performance against KPIs and report issues, trends, and improvement opportunities to the State Transport Manager.
• Work closely with warehouse, routing, and planning teams to resolve service issues and improve delivery outcomes.
• Support the onboarding of new drivers and contractors, and assist with broader operational improvement initiatives.

Skills

Transport supervision

CoR/WHS knowledge

Driver coaching

Job description

Home Delivery Services Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on Transport Supervisor to lead day-to-day transport operations at the Wetherill Park site. You will manage drivers and contractors, ensure on-time deliveries, and uphold safety standards across the operation.

You will report to the Transport Manager and drive improvements in cost, quality, safety, and compliance while mentoring the team in a fast-paced environment.