Transport Supervisor

Lloyd Recruitment Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Career progression

EAP

Job summary

Lloyd Recruitment Group is assisting a national last mile courier to appoint a permanent, full-time supervisor to oversee Delivery Professionals in Woodville, SA. The role covers onboarding, retention and performance management within a busy operations team, with a 5-day week, Tue-Sat, 5am–1pm.

Offering a salary of AUD 85,000 plus super and a AUD 10,000 car allowance, the role includes flexibility, progression opportunities, and a comprehensive EAP.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar operational role in transport or delivery.
• Ability to lead a team and build relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work regular shifts including one weekend day.
• Experience with performance management, budgeting and process improvement.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance in transport/delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding, retention and performance of Delivery Professionals in Woodville.
• Lead performance reviews and implement improvement strategies.
• Ensure safety and compliance of the team.
• Identify inefficiencies and contribute to continuous improvement of operations.
• Provide full training and a thorough handover.
• Maintain a good understanding of Adelaide suburbs and route knowledge.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Performance management

Budget tracking

Process improvement

Safety compliance

IT skills

Problem solving

Adelaide knowledge

Tools

MS Office

FMS software

Job description

Our client is a national, specialised last mile courier delivery company in need of a permanent, full-time person to oversee the performance and retention of a large team of Delivery Professionals working in the Woodville area for some of Australia’s largest retailers.

Based in Woodville, you will be part of a busy and dynamic team, working a 5 day week (Tuesday to Saturday) from 5am to 1pm. A generous salary of $85,000 plus super is on offer plus a $10,000 car allowance.

FURTHER DETAILS OF THE ROLE:

You will be overseeing the onboarding, retention and performance of a team of Delivery Professionals while building strong relationships within that team

You will lead performance reviews while identifying areas for improvement and putting strategies in place to drive outstanding performance

You will oversee the safety and compliance requirements of the team

You will identify any inefficiencies in processes and operations and contribute to continuous improvement of the fleet

Full training in processes and a comprehensive handover will be provided

You will need a reliable vehicle and Licence plus a Police Clearance for this role

An immediate start would be ideal if possible

This employer offers career progression and development with plenty of support and guidance with a comprehensive EAP in place

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE:

Relevant experience in a similar operational role in the transport or delivery sector

The ability to successfully lead a team while building strong relationships

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Flexibility with regular shift hours including 1 day each weekend

Previous experience with performance management, budget tracking and process improvements

Knowledge of safety and compliance requirements in the transport or delivery sectors

Sound IT skills with MS Office and FMS software

The ability to solve problems, meet deadlines and be proactive

A comprehensive knowledge of Adelaide suburbs

This is an interesting role and a fantastic opportunity for the right person to work with this dynamic company with over 100 years of experience. Further details will be provided for suitable applicants upon receipt of your application regarding the employer and the specific requirements of the opportunity.

To be considered for this role, you must currently be living in South Australia and have full, long-term working rights in Australia.

Unfortunately, we cannot contact all unsuccessful applicants in person.