Job Description

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.

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Key responsibilities

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Monitor all site operations, ensuring strict compliance with relevant legislation, standards, licences and permit conditions across both food grade and dangerous goods work

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Recruit, onboard, mentor and develop personnel with a key safety focus

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Oversee the site budget, including expenditure forecasting, cost controls, variance reporting and approval workflows

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Serve as the primary point of contact for our customers in the region, delivering qualified written reports, updates and briefs

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Manage fleet utilisation, driver rostering and subcontractor performance to meet customer service levels

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Drive continuous improvement across procedures, productivity and service quality

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Provide regular executive-level reporting on KPIs and performance

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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

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Responsible for performance management of direct reports through annual performance appraisals, skills/performance gap identification, career development and training plan proposals

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Lead by example in putting Safety First, demonstrating expected safety behaviours and company standards

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About you

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An unwavering commitment to safety and compliance

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Demonstrated leadership experience in a transport, logistics or heavy vehicle operations environment

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Working knowledge of Chain of Responsibility, NHVR fatigue management and dangerous goods requirements

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Willingness to obtain a security clearance and police checks as required for dangerous goods work

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Willingness to undergo pre-employment medical assessment and regular drug/alcohol screening

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Strong attention to detail and sound commercial/budget capability

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Comfortable with customer engagement and report generation

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Experience across bulk liquid, food grade or dangerous goods freight will be highly regarded

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About us

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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.

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Extremely rewarding wages and conditions

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Modern, up to date resources and support

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Compliant and safe operations

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Long term, stable employment within an already high performing team

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Strong senior management support and clear reporting lines

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The backing of a national operator with over 90 years in bulk haulage

📌 Branch Manager - Villawood NSW (New South Wales)
🏢 Booth Transport
📍 New South Wales