Transport Allocator / Scheduler

Crawfords Freightlines; Gracemere; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawfords Freightlines is hiring an experienced heavy vehicle fleet allocator/scheduler based at our Gracemere depot. You will manage scheduling of road freight to meet timeframes, safety and customer requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Join a team focused on solutions, relationship building with drivers and customers, and adapting to frequent schedule changes. This full-time role offers stability and a safety-first workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy vehicle fleet allocation/scheduling.
• Willingness to work an 8 day on / 6 day off roster.
• Exposure to Dangerous Goods is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Pass a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test.
• Full-time permanent role with long-term job security.
• Safety-focused work environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule the transportation of goods to ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate with drivers, customers and stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor and track loads to ensure on-time, safe delivery.
• Resolve transportation-related issues or delays.
• Maintain accurate records of transportation activities and expenses.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and safety standards.
• Continuously evaluate and improve transportation processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

8 day on / 6 day off roster

Dangerous Goods exposure

Multitasking

Initiative

Clear communication

Pre-employment medical/Drug & Alcohol

Safety-focused

Positive attitude

Scheduling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Crawfords have an opportunity available for experienced heavy vehicle fleet allocator/schedulers based out of our Gracemere depot.

About Us:

We are a privately owned and operated integrated intermodal freight transportation company. Our operations are in road, rail, port logistics and warehousing. We pride ourselves on our service offering ability and our pride and performance in following through in delivering bespoke services to our customers.

About the Role:

In this role you will be responsible for scheduling our road freight services efficiently to ensure deliveries are made within set time frames in accordance with safety and customer requirements. Due to the nature of the industry that our customers operate in, the role is fast paced with frequent changes to schedules to adapt to. If you are a person that enjoys providing solutions to complex problems, enjoys building and maintaining long-term relationships with stakeholders and enjoys a work environment where you respond to changes frequently, this could be the role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and schedule the transportation of goods and materials to ensure timely delivery to customers
• Communicate with drivers, customers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth transportation operations
• Monitor and track loads to ensure they are delivered on time and in good condition
• Resolve any transportation-related issues or delays that may arise
• Maintain accurate records of transportation activities and expenses
• Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and safety standards
• Continuously evaluate and improve transportation processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs

Skills/Experience:

• To be considered for this opportunity, the candidates ideally should meet the below criteria:
• Ability to work a 8 day on / 6 day off roster
• Exposure working in Dangerous Goods is an advantage
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities and meet deadlines
• Take direction and show initiative to achieve organisation success
• Basic Microsoft Office experience and clear communication skills
• A positive and energetic attitude
• The ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical, including a Drug and Alcohol Test
• Full Time Permanent Role
• Long-term job security
• Safety focused work environment