Dispatcher

Tangram; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transport sector is looking for a Dispatcher to join their Curtainsider division. The role involves scheduling and dispatching, ensuring efficient resource use, and managing customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have transport industry experience and strong leadership skills. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Career Growth Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Long Service Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in operations within the transport industry.
• Strong leadership and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch Curtainsiders across the South Island.
• Manage driver workloads and allocate daily jobs.
• Maintain relationships with key customers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer focus

Communication

Transport sector knowledge

Health and safety

Job description

• Company phone – full personal use – stay connected!
• Health Insurance – offered after 12 months of continuous service.
• Career Growth – we’re all about internal growth. Tell us where you see yourself in 5 years!
• Long Service – Recognition for your commitment through long service benefits.
• Employee Benefits – Take advantage of various employee discounts, including savings on fuel, tyres, and more.

What You’ll Be Doing

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a Dispatcher to join our Curtainsider division, based at our depot in Sockburn.

If you're an existing Dispatcher seeking a change of scenery, an experienced driver ready to transition into an office role, someone with a background in supply chain management, or you have a passion for the transport industry and are keen to learn, this could be the career move you've been waiting for!

It is a hands-on role so previous experience in the transport industry is desirable. The successful applicant will be responsible for the scheduling and dispatch of Curtainsiders across the South Island. Along with ensuring the most efficient use of resources by managing driver’s workload and allocating daily jobs, the dispatcher will also manage relationships with key customers and will be responsible for other general dispatching and office duties. The successful applicant will have a sense of urgency and ownership in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.

The roster will have you working Monday – Friday, with rostered weekends.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in operations – You’ve been in the transport industry for a while, preferably with hands-on experience in dispatching, scheduling, and leading teams.
• Leadership skills – You’re able to inspire and lead teams, ensuring everyone works together to get the job done in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer focus – You’ll always keep clients happy by ensuring service is efficient, professional, and top-notch.
• Communication – You’re great at talking to people, whether it’s your team, clients, or internal key contacts. You are a whiz at multi-tasking and have great problem-solving skills.*Compliance - Working in a compliant environment by ensuring that processes are being adhered to at all times.
• Transport sector knowledge – You’ve got a solid background in transport and logistics.
• Health and safety – You know how to keep a workplace safe, and you lead by example.
• Local knowledge – You have a good geographical knowledge of New Zealand, that's essential!

About the company

Since our humble beginning back in the 1960’s, Hilton Haulage has been keeping the wheels turning from Invercargill to Auckland. Today, our 500+ strong team operate a range of units working hard to exceed our customers’ expectations and providing a total transport solution.

Our Culture

At Hilton Haulage, our values are the heart of everything we do:

• People: Honesty, respect, and teamwork are key to our success.
• Safety: We prioritise everyone’s wellbeing, every single day.
• Customer: Delivering value and listening to our customers is why we’re here.
• Future: Looking down the road ahead.

Ready to Drive Your Future?If you are a results-driven professional looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now and secure your place on our team!

Apply online for this role or contact The People Team for more information.