We’re looking for an experienced Operations Planner to join our transport team. If you’re organised, decisive and enjoy solving problems in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you.
The Role
In this permanent, full-time position, you will be responsible for:
- Planning loads, routes and driver schedules
- Allocating jobs efficiently across the fleet
- Maximising fleet utilisation and minimising empty running
- Monitoring daily operations and responding to changes or disruptions
- Maintaining accurate job, driver and system information
- Communicating effectively with drivers, customers and the broader operations team
- Ensuring planning activities comply with fatigue management and safety requirements
About You
To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:
- Previous transport planning, scheduling or allocation experience
- Strong knowledge of the transport and logistics industry
- Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills
- The confidence to make sound decisions under pressure
- Robust attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Good computer and transport management system skills
- Experience with Ignition or Translogix will be highly regarded
- Working knowledge of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) legislation and compliance requirements is essential
- Basic Fatigue Management accreditation, or a willingness to obtain it—training can be provided
What Success Looks Like
- 100% of jobs allocated
- 95%+ fleet utilisation target
- A strong focus on reducing empty running wherever possible
- Accurate planning, proactive communication and smooth daily operations
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you know transport, thrive on a challenge and have what it takes to keep a busy operation moving, we want to hear from you.
Apply now !
📌 Planner (Truganina)
🏢 SARGEANT TRANSPORT
📍 Truganina
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