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.

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 explicit reporting lines

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

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📌 Branch Manager - Villawood NSW (City of Sydney)
🏢 Booth Transport
📍 City of Sydney