About the role

Our NSW operation is seeking an experienced, independent leader to take on the role of Branch Manager — Sydney. Running a mixed-fleet site servicing both our bulk food grade and dangerous goods customers, you will be responsible for building and leading a high performing team that aligns with our existing culture, systems and processes. The position of Branch Manager is responsible for all aspects of safety, performance, resourcing and optimising efficiency, with a strong customer focus.

Reporting directly to the Regional Manager, you will serve as the primary operational and client-facing leader for the branch, balancing compliance obligations across food grade and dangerous goods operations with stakeholder engagement, financial stewardship and high-performance team development.

Key responsibilities

- Monitor all site operations, ensuring strict compliance with relevant legislation, standards, licences and permit conditions across both food grade and dangerous goods work
- Recruit, onboard, mentor and develop personnel with a key safety focus
- Oversee the site budget, including expenditure forecasting, cost controls, variance reporting and approval workflows
- Serve as the primary point of contact for our customers in the region, delivering professional written reports, updates and briefs
- Manage fleet utilisation, driver rostering and subcontractor performance to meet customer service levels
- Drive continuous improvement across procedures, productivity and service quality
- Provide regular executive-level reporting on KPIs and performance
- Support the Company's efforts to promote a professional image by ensuring that the company's buildings,



equipment and people are professionally presented at all times
- Responsible for performance management of direct reports through annual performance appraisals, skills/performance gap identification, career development and training plan proposals
- Lead by example in putting Safety First, demonstrating expected safety behaviours and company standards

About you

- An unwavering commitment to safety and compliance
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a transport, logistics or heavy vehicle operations environment
- Working knowledge of Chain of Responsibility, NHVR fatigue management and dangerous goods requirements
- Willingness to obtain a security clearance and police checks as required for dangerous goods work
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment medical assessment and regular drug/alcohol screening
- Strong attention to detail and sound commercial/budget capability
- Comfortable with customer engagement and report generation
- Experience across bulk liquid, food grade or dangerous goods freight will be highly regarded

About us Booth Transport is a market leader in the provision of bulk haulage and has been since 1936. As a proud National Transport Company, we provide high quality, innovative and professional transport and warehouse solutions across a wide range of industries.

Perks

- Extremely rewarding wages and conditions
- Modern, up to date resources and support
- Compliant and safe operations
- Long term, stable employment within an already high performing team
- Strong senior management support and clear reporting lines
- The backing of a national operator with over 90 years in bulk haulage

📌 Branch Manager - Villawood NSW
🏢 Booth Transport
📍 Villawood