Transport Supervisor

026 Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to join the Melbourne Metro Readymix Concrete Logistics team. You will oversee driver performance, fleet operations, maintenance coordination, safety compliance, risk management, and customer service outcomes across company, LOD and fleet-owner vehicles.

The role requires leadership, strong people management, problem-solving and collaboration with customer service teams to maintain service standards while

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading transport, logistics or fleet operations teams.
• Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to solve problems, make decisions and negotiate with drivers, suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support drivers, LODs and fleet owners.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, OH&S requirements and company policies.
• Monitor operational performance, productivity targets and KPIs.
• Support recruitment, training, inductions and performance management.
• Manage fleet utilisation, budgets, truck performance and maintenance scheduling.
• Coordinate vehicle registrations, inspections, defect management and contractor performance.
• Work closely with customer service teams to maintain service standards.
• Champion Zero Harm, safety, quality and environmental compliance initiatives.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Decision making

Negotiation

MS Office

Education

Relevant degree or trade qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transport Supervisor - Doncaster, Melbourne VIC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Transport, Logistics & Construction Materials

We're looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join our Melbourne Metro Readymix Concrete Logistics team. This role is responsible for overseeing driver performance, fleet operations, maintenance coordination, safety compliance, risk management, and customer service outcomes across company, LOD, and fleet-owner vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support drivers, LODs, and fleet owners.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, OH&S requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor operational performance, productivity targets, and KPIs.
• Support recruitment, training, inductions, and performance management.
• Manage fleet utilisation, budgets, truck performance, and maintenance scheduling.
• Coordinate vehicle registrations, inspections, defect management, and contractor performance.
• Work closely with customer service teams to maintain service standards.
• Champion Zero Harm, safety, quality, and environmental compliance initiatives.

About You

• Previous experience in transport, logistics, or fleet operations leadership.
• Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence (Heavy Vehicle licence highly regarded).
• Relevant degree, trade qualification, or equivalent industry experience.

Why Join Heidelberg Materials?

Join a well-established industry leader.

Work within a safety-focused and supportive team environment.

Enjoy career development opportunities within a national business.

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to Zero Harm.

Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry.

As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.