About the role

Are you an experienced Transport Allocator looking for your next challenge? Join our dynamic team at our office in Unanderra. We’re on the lookout for someone who can think on their feet, adhere to proven processes, and bring their knowledge and experience to elevate our transport operations to new heights.

Reporting to the operations Manager, you’ll be a key player that prioritises customer needs and strives to exceed expectations. Your work will directly contribute to the ongoing improvement of our Transport Operations, helping us to deliver better, more efficient services.

What you'll be doing

• Schedule and allocate all transport requests and deliveries, and determine subcontractor requirements for your defined operational portfolio to achieve DIFOT Vendor management - monitor and manage assigned customer tanks/portfolio and escalate any concerns to relevant management to achieve DIFOT

• Monitor driver fatigue in accordance with Company and legislative requirements Analyse equipment and operational tasks to determine safe and effective resource utilisation, route optimisation, and subcontractor allocation.

• Prepare and analyse reports to assess performance against key performance indicators and business plans

• Ensure all scheduled maintenance and repairs are undertaken in a timely and efficient manner

• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and applicable industry & Company standards

• Liaise with customers as required to resolve issues

• Provide operational guidance to drivers on freight type, vehicle requirements, load restraints, and load placement

• Review procedures, processes, and practices to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Ensure compliance with all OH&S requirements and adhering to the company Occupational Health & Safety Policy

• Correctly using PPE where required and/or instructed by Supervisor/ Manager Adhering to and being active within the site Emergency Response Plan (ERP) Reporting any accidents, injuries and incidents, no matter how minor, to Supervisor/Manager immediately.

• Reporting hazards and participating in risk assessments where relevant Apply safe working practices and regulations complying with WHS legislation.

About you 

Here are the skills and qualifications you'll need to be considered for this role. 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience leading a team and managing assets in a road routing transport operation to deliver business objectives.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of NHVAS, CoR (Fatigue Management, Load planning, and Mass Management), Dangerous Goods Awareness, and Segregation requirements

• Extensive working knowledge of the geography of all states and territories across Australia, especially NSW. 

• Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written

• Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Extensive working knowledge of the geography of NSW

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and basic WMS/TMS software 

• Knowledge and understanding of WH&S requirements

• Proven ability to meet deadlines, achieve performance and productivity targets 

• Ability to comply with Company policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.

• Dangerous Goods experience would be a distinct advantage, but not essential

• Wharf allocation experience a distinct advantage, but not essential
   

About the DGL Group 

At DGL Group, we focus on solving problems for our customers. We are a diversified industrial group of companies, offering end-to-end supply chain service, including chemical and industrial formulation and manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, waste management and environmental solutions. 

With more than 4,200 customers and 750+ employees, we operate across Australia and New Zealand, as well as internationally. We are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and are on a trajectory of significant growth – which brings enormous opportunities for the right candidate. 

Recruiters: We recruit internally so please don’t send us candidates or contact our managers. We’ll contact you if we require your support. 

Privacy collection notice

As part of the application process, we ask you for private information such as your name, contact details, qualifications, employment experience, your right to work in the relevant location and, in some cases, medical information. If you move ahead to the next step, this will also include reference checks and potentially personality profiling. This information provides us with an insight into how suitable you are for the role. 

Any information obtained is confidential and managed by the relevant recruiting team member. We store the information securely, and it can be accessed only by nominated people in the company. It is not provided to any third party without your written consent. Where the law requires, the information may be provided in line with the legal direction. By applying for this role, you consent to the collection of private information in line with this notice.