Join a supportive team with solid values and a safety-first mindset
Work with a leading, Australian, family-owned hire company
Own daily transport planning, scheduling and allocation across the network
At Kennards Hire, great customer service doesn't stop at the branch.
Our Transport team plays a critical role in making sure equipment gets where it needs to be, safely, efficiently and on time.
We're looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join our Clayton Distribution Centre, leading a team of Drivers and coordinating daily transport activity across the network.
This is a hands-on operational leadership role for someone who can balance people, planning and performance.
You'll oversee the daily transport schedule, respond to changing priorities and support your Drivers to deliver a safe, reliable and exceptional service.
What you'll be doing
Reporting to the Transport Manager, you'll:
Lead, coach and support a team of approximately 6-8 Drivers
Plan, schedule and allocate daily deliveries, pickups and transfers
Create and adjust transport runs to improve route efficiency and vehicle utilisation
Manage real-time changes including urgent requests, delays, missed pickups and disruptions
Work closely with branch teams to keep transport priorities and customer commitments on track
Prepare Driver rosters, timesheets and coverage plans
Ensure Drivers have the right safety, site and customer information before commencing work
Champion safe transport practices including fatigue management, load restraint and Chain of Responsibility
Support vehicle readiness, maintenance and pre-start compliance




Review transport performance and identify opportunities to improve service, utilisation and productivity
Build a connected, positive and high-performing Driver team.
The role has direct responsibility for day-to-day transport activity while maintaining customer commitments and Kennards Hire's safety and Chain of Responsibility requirements.
You'll bring:
Experience in transport allocation, dispatch, logistics, scheduling, fleet coordination or a similar operational leadership role
Experience supervising, coaching or supporting frontline team members
Strong planning and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment
A sound understanding of transport safety, fatigue management, load restraint, vehicle compliance and Chain of Responsibility
The ability to make practical decisions under pressure and respond quickly when plans change
Strong communication skills and the confidence to work across Drivers, branches and operational teams
Confidence using transport and business systems and operational data
A Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations or equivalent experience.
WhyKennards Hire?
Family-ownedsince ****, Kennards Hire is the largest family-owned equipment hire company inAustralia and New Zealand, with 2,000+ team members across 200+ locations.
Ourgoal is simple: to be the best hire company in the world by backing our peopleand making our customers' jobs easy.
Whenyou join Kennards, you're part of a team that genuinely supports each other.
Werecognise contribution with benefits that matter:
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete background checks which may include a police and medical check.
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📌 Transport Supervisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Kennards Hire
📍 Melbourne