Yard & Depot Operations Supervisor

Allied Express; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Express is seeking an experienced and hands-on Yard & Depot Operations Supervisor to provide dedicated ownership of yard operations, equipment management, fleet movements and depot flow across the AM-to-PM operational transition. The role ensures the safe, efficient and organised movement of freight, vehicles and equipment while supporting depot readiness and performance.

In this role you will coordinate yard activities, manage pallets and equipment, oversee trailer and linehaul

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, freight or warehouse operations.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership capability.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Forklift licence or forklift experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate yard operations, traffic flow and depot organisation.
• Manage pallets, cages and equipment, including recovery and repair coordination.
• Oversee trailer and linehaul unit positioning and utilisation.
• Coordinate fleet returns, unloading activities and freight handovers.
• Manage return and pickup freight staging and progression.
• Monitor depot capacity and floor-space utilisation.
• Maintain safe vehicle movements and pedestrian pathways.
• Identify and resolve congestion, equipment and operational constraints.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Operational planning

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Forklift licence

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Allied Express is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Yard & Depot Operations Supervisor to provide dedicated ownership of yard operations, equipment management, fleet movements and depot flow across the critical AM-to-PM operational transition. The role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and organised movement of freight, vehicles and equipment while supporting operational readiness and depot performance.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate yard operations, traffic flow and depot organisation.

Manage pallets, cages and equipment, including recovery and repair coordination.

Oversee trailer and linehaul unit positioning and utilisation.

Coordinate fleet returns, unloading activities and freight handovers.

Manage return and pickup freight staging and progression.

Monitor depot capacity and floor-space utilisation.

Maintain safe vehicle movements and pedestrian pathways.

Identify and resolve congestion, equipment and operational constraints.

About You

Experience in transport, logistics, freight or warehouse operations.

Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Excellent communication and leadership capability.

Commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Forklift licence or forklift experience highly regarded.

Why Allied Express?

Be a part of the Freightways Group – a Trans‑Tasman, NZX/ASX‑listed organization with over 60 years of success in express freight and logistics

Make a real impact in a fast‑paced and growing organisation where your leadership and ideas contribute to improving customer experience and operational performance

Supportive leadership team and inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement

Competitive salary package aligned with experience and responsibilities

Career development and advancement opportunities within Allied Express and the broader Freightways Group