Job Description

Hills Tankers Mackay are seeking a motivated and experienced leader to manage the day-to-day operations of our Mackay fleet and lead a high-performing team committed to delivering industry-leading results.

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Based in Mackay, this position offers the opportunity to oversee a key regional depot servicing retail, commercial and mining customers throughout Central Queensland. You will lead a dedicated team of drivers, schedulers and operational staff, while being fully supported by an experienced and long-standing management team.

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This is an excellent prospect for an ambitious operations professional to take ownership of a busy depot, drive operational excellence and contribute to the ongoing success of one of the industry's leading transport providers.

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Depot Manager – Mackay

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Hills Tankers Mackay are seeking a motivated and experienced leader to manage the day-to-day operations of our Mackay fleet and lead a high-performing team committed to delivering industry-leading results.

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Based in Mackay, this position offers the opportunity to oversee a key regional depot servicing retail, commercial and mining customers throughout Central Queensland. You will lead a dedicated team of drivers, schedulers and operational staff, while being fully supported by an experienced and long-standing management team.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious operations professional to take ownership of a busy depot, drive operational excellence and contribute to the ongoing success of one of the industry's leading transport providers.

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Duties

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- Ensure safe, cost-effective and reliable deliveries to retail, commercial and mining customers throughout Mackay, the Bowen Basin and wider Central Queensland region.
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- Meet and exceed customer expectations through exceptional service delivery.
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- Ensure optimum fleet utilisation and delivery configurations are maintained.
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- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with customers, drivers, contractors and internal stakeholders.
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- Promote and maintain a safe working environment, ensuring all incidents, hazards and concerns are reported and managed in accordance with company procedures.
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- Lead by example and actively promote Hills Tankers' culture and values, fostering a positive and safety-focused workplace.
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- Support the scheduling team with daily operational requirements and provide leave coverage where required.
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- Work closely with other Hills Tankers depots to deliver strategic transport solutions and service consistency across the network.
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- Monitor depot performance, productivity and compliance to ensure operational targets are achieved.
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Skills & Experience

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- Previous fleet allocation and transport operations experience.
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- Sound geographical knowledge of Mackay, Central Queensland and the Bowen Basin mining regions.
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- Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
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- Highly developed organisational, planning and time management skills.
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- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
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- Ability to lead teams, delegate effectively and drive accountability.
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- Strong computer literacy and experience using transport management and scheduling systems.
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- Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance and customer service excellence.
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What We Offer

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- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.
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- Opportunity to lead a key regional operation within a respected and growing business.
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- Supportive leadership team with extensive industry experience.
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- Career development opportunities within one of Australia's leading fuel and bulk liquid transport companies.
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www.hillstankers.com.au

📌 Mackay Depot Manager
🏢 Hills Tankers
📍 Mackay