Job Description
PRO PLASTER SERVICES PTY LTD growing transport company providing road freight, collection and delivery services to customers across Melbourne and surrounding areas. n
nThey are seeking an experienced Transport Company Manager to organise, manage and control their day-to-day transport operations and ensure the safe, efficient and timely collection and delivery of goods. n
nThe successful candidate will oversee their vehicle fleet, drivers, delivery schedules, customer requirements, fleet maintenance, transport compliance and operational performance. n
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nKEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: n
n• Plan, organise, direct and control the day-to-day operations of PRO PLASTER SERVICES PTY LTD's road transport and goods delivery activities. n
n• Coordinate the collection, transportation and delivery of goods to ensure customer requirements and delivery timeframes are met. n
n• Plan daily transport schedules, delivery runs and vehicle movements according to customer bookings, delivery locations, freight volumes and operational priorities. n
n• Allocate drivers and appropriate vehicles to collection and delivery jobs. n
n• Manage and coordinate the company's fleet to maximise vehicle utilisation and minimise unnecessary travel, delays and downtime. n
n• Monitor daily fleet movements and delivery progress using transport management and GPS/fleet tracking systems. n
n• Adjust routes, schedules and driver allocations in response to urgent deliveries, traffic conditions, vehicle availability and changing customer requirements. n
n• Supervise and provide operational direction to drivers and transport staff. n
n• Prepare driver rosters and coordinate daily work assignments. n
n• Ensure goods are collected, transported and delivered safely, securely and within agreed delivery timeframes. n
n• Monitor loading and delivery arrangements to ensure vehicles are appropriately allocated according to freight requirements, vehicle capacity and applicable load restrictions. n
n• Ensure appropriate procedures are followed for handling,



securing and transporting goods. n
n• Liaise with customers regarding bookings, collection times, delivery schedules, delays and other transport requirements. n
n• Investigate and resolve delayed deliveries, missed collections, damaged goods, customer complaints and other operational issues. n
n• Monitor driver performance, delivery performance, vehicle utilisation and transport productivity. n
n• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), fatigue management, load restraint, mass and dimension requirements, road transport legislation and workplace health and safety requirements. n
n• Ensure drivers maintain required licences, work diaries, transport documentation and other compliance records. n
n• Coordinate vehicle servicing, preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs. n
n• Monitor vehicle condition and ensure the fleet is maintained in a safe and roadworthy condition. n
n• Maintain appropriate records relating to vehicles, drivers, deliveries, maintenance, incidents and transport operations. n
n• Monitor operating expenses including fuel, maintenance, repairs, tolls and other transport costs. n
n• Assist with preparing and managing operational budgets and controlling transport expenditure. n
n• Analyse fleet and delivery performance and identify opportunities to improve routes, vehicle utilisation, productivity and operating costs. n
n• Develop and implement transport procedures to improve delivery efficiency, safety and customer service. n
n• Recruit, train, supervise and support drivers and transport operations employees as required. n




n• Conduct staff performance reviews and provide coaching and operational guidance. n
n• Liaise with customers, suppliers, contractors, repairers and other service providers. n
n• Prepare operational and performance reports for management. n
n• Ensure the transport operation maintains a high standard of safety, reliability, efficiency and customer service. n
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nQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: n
nThe successful applicant will ideally have: n
n• Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Management or Business Management or a related field. n
n• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in road transport, freight delivery, fleet management or transport operations, preferably in a supervisory or management position. n
n• Demonstrated experience coordinating a commercial vehicle fleet and drivers involved in the collection and delivery of goods. n
n• Experience planning delivery schedules, routes, driver allocations and vehicle movements. n
n• Good knowledge of Melbourne metropolitan roads, delivery areas and transport networks. n
n• Sound knowledge of Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management, load restraint and applicable road transport safety requirements. n
n• Experience supervising drivers and transport operations staff. n
n• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills. n
n• Ability to respond effectively to delivery delays, vehicle breakdowns and changing operational requirements. n
n• Strong communication and customer service skills. n
n• Good computer skills and experience with transport management, GPS/fleet tracking and Microsoft Office systems. n
nWHAT PRO PLASTER SERVICES PTY LTD OFFERS n
n• Salary of $85,000 – $100,000 per annum plus superannuation, commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. n
n• Permanent full time employment. n
n• Key management responsibility within a growing transport business. n
n• Supportive working environment. n
n• Opportunity for professional development and career progression.

📌 Transport Company Manager (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne