Job Description

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As Yard Supervisor based at our Edinburgh Portables branch, you'll be responsible for leading daily yard operations, coordinating equipment movements and resources, and ensuring a safe, efficient and organised yard environment.

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Working closely with operational teams, you'll establish daily priorities, manage equipment staging and transport activities, and provide leadership to yard personnel and contractors to deliver outstanding operational performance.

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Your typical day will focus on

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- Managing daily yard operations and yard triage activities
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- Coordinating truck movements, equipment staging and hire schedules
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- Overseeing loading zones and ensuring safe equipment movement throughout the yard
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- Planning and prioritising work orders to meet operational and customer requirements
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- Leading, coaching and supporting yard employees and contractors
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- Allocating resources and managing daily workflow to optimise operational performance
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- Using internal systems and technology to monitor activities and drive efficiency
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- Building strong relationships with transport providers, operational teams and key stakeholders
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- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across safety, productivity and service delivery
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- Championing a Safety-First culture and ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures
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What you'll get in return

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As a member of the Coates team, you'll enjoy a range of perks and benefits, including:

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- Training and career progression pathways
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- Flexible working options available. Let's discuss what works best for you
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- Access to our employee discounts and benefits program
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- Purchased additional leave program
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- Employee discounts on equipment hire
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- Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
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What you'll bring to the role

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We're looking for an organised and proactive leader who thrives in a busy operational environment and enjoys coordinating people, equipment and priorities.

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You will ideally have:

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- Experience in transport, logistics, fleet operations, scheduling or yard operations
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- Previous leadership experience managing employees and/or contractors
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- Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills
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- Proven ability to coordinate multiple operational activities in a fast-paced setting
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- Confidence using technology, operational systems and data to support decision-making
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- A strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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- A practical, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail
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Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

📌 Supervisor - Yard (Salisbury)
🏢 Coates Hire Operations Pty
📍 Salisbury