Job Description
JD Refrigerated Transport – Archerfield QLD
JD Refrigerated Transport (JDRT) is a growing, family-owned refrigerated transport business based in Brisbane.
We are looking for an experienced Day Shift Allocator to join our Operations team and coordinate the protected, efficient and timely movement of our daily transport operations.
The Role
Working a ******* rotating roster, you will work 5:00am to 5:00pm when rostered, providing a great balance of work and substantial blocks of rostered days off.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Allocating drivers, trucks and trailers in line with the daily transport plan
Managing changes to schedules and allocations in real time
Coordinating daily departures and load movements
Monitoring driver and fleet availability
Communicating operational requirements and changes to drivers and key stakeholders
Considering fatigue, NHVR and Chain of Responsibility requirements when making allocation decisions
Managing and escalating operational issues to minimise delays and service impacts
Working closely with Drivers, Warehouse, Customer Service, Fleet and Management
Supporting continuous improvement and operational efficiency
About You




To be successful in this role, you will have:
Previous transport allocation or dispatch experience
Strong knowledge of road transport operations and Standard Hours / BFM
Experience with TMS and telematics systems
Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
The ability to remain calm and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment
A strong commitment to safety, compliance and customer service
Refrigerated transport experience and knowledge of NHVR, fatigue management and CoR requirements will be highly regarded.
Why JDRT?
******* rotating roster
5:00am–5:00pm when rostered
Extended blocks of rostered days off
Key operational role with genuine responsibility
Stable employment with a growing, family-owned Australian business
Supportive and collaborative operations team
Opportunity to make a real impact on daily transport performance
If you are an experienced Transport Allocator or Dispatcher looking for a role that combines responsibility, variety and an attractive rotating roster, we'd like to hear from you.

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