Supervisor - Logistics & Fleet Hire

Leed Engineering and Construction; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Laptop

Job summary

Leed Engineering and Construction – Bendigo VIC is seeking a Supervisor – Logistics and Fleet Hire to oversee plant hire, transport coordination and fleet movements across multiple sites. You will ensure compliant, well-resourced operations with strong liaison between projects, suppliers and internal teams.

The role focuses on supervising logistics drivers, maintaining hire records, auditing supplier rates, and driving efficiency while meeting client expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coordinate and supervise transport and plant hire.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with customers and colleagues.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Attention to detail and compliance with safety standards.
• Experience with logistics software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, report, audit and review all plant hire and logistics operations.
• Arrange, order and communicate with parties the hire of internal and external plant assets.
• Maintain supervision of Logistics Drivers and project personnel communications.
• Travel to project sites to ensure resources are adequate.
• Provide daily scheduling reports and finalise hire/logistics work-in-hand with the Operations Manager.
• Develop supplier networks and conduct audits of external hire rates and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Transport management systems

Excel

Team player

Organisational skills

Tools

Transportation management systems

Excel

Job description

Leed Engineering and Construction – Bendigo VIC

Leed is an employee-owned Australian civil contractor delivering projects in metropolitan, regional and remote areas of Australia. We have close to 400 staff with offices and workshops in Adelaide, Bendigo, Cooma and Melbourne. We contribute to some of Australia’s largest sustainable energy projects, and deliver reliable, safe water infrastructure and road projects that serve communities around the country.

Our Leed Plant division has an extensive plant and equipment fleet of over 200 units, allowing us to control resources and provide clients with confidence that labour and equipment will be available when required. Our fleet is modern and well maintained by our dedicated asset management teams and provides critical project support to both Leed-focused ventures and our Clients. Our fleet includes articulated dump trucks, excavators, graders, dozers, heavy transport vehicles, and loaders.

About the opportunity:

The Supervisor – Logistics and Fleet Hire provides specialist support to the Plant Operations Manager, General Manager – Plant, and General Superintendent. The role is critical to ensure the smooth, compliant and well-resourced operation of all plant and logistics operations across the division - providing strong oversight, coordination and communication between projects, suppliers and internal teams. This role is critical to ensuring Leed projects are resourced and supported efficiently, safely and profitably, and meet with our Client’s expectations. From permits to prime movers, you’ll be the person who makes heavy machinery transport run smoothly. Your work will keep over-dimensional equipment moving safely and within the law, cut down the red tape around compliance, and give our teams on site the support they need.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate, report, audit and review all plant hire and logistics operations.
• Arrange, order and communicate with relevant parties the hire of internal and external plant assets.
• Maintain high level of Supervision of Logistics Drivers, communication with project personnel to ensure plant movements and access compliances are actioned in conjunction with directions from the Plant Operations Manager.
• Travel to Project sites periodically or as required by Plant Operations Manager to ensure they are resourced adequately.
• Provide daily scheduling reports, discuss, maintain and finalise with Operations Manager of hire and logistics work-in-hand.
• Develop and maintain supplier networks, conduct audits to keep up to date with market external hire rates.
• Coordinate audits of external hire suppliers plant specification compliance.

Supplier business and compliance:

• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers
• Ensure compliance with operations standards

Fleet Specifications - assistance to Operations Manager:

• Standard build Inspection Performance Improvement from Projects
• Research and development

About you:

• Previous experience in the coordination and supervision of Transport is essential and some understanding of Plant/Machinery hire and maintenance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in using transportation management systems and/or logistics software.
• Demonstrated experience using the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel.
• A proactive, personable and safety-first mindset, with the ability to prioritise and adapt.
• Be a team player with strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

A competitive remuneration package will be provided, including a fully maintained company vehicle, mobile phone and laptop.

In return, we offer a rewarding and supportive working culture, opportunities to develop, and a team that values your contribution. Leed is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can thrive. We strive to build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We recognise and value the full spectrum of individual identities and experiences, including gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, and more.