Branch Supervisor

**About us**

You’ve probably heard of Coates or seen our orange hire equipment on job sites around Australia. But we’re more than just scissor lifts and diggers. We’re an end-to-end solutions company operating across five key areas: Equipment Hire; Engineering Solutions; Industrial Solutions; Power & HVAC; and Training.

We’re proudly Australian-owned, with a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects, and an exciting future focused on digital transformation, sustainability and growth.

At Coates, we understand that we’re nothing without great people. So, you don’t just work for us, we work for you. We’re here to support and equip you with great training and development, flexible work options and a positive team environment to help you build your career from the ground up or take it to the next level.

**Your new role awaits**:
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This is a 12-month fixed-term contract position._**

Leading a team of 10-13 direct reports at our **Mulgrave Engineering Solutions Branch **and reporting to our Hub Manager, you will need to be passionate about customer sales and service, focus on leading a team that provides value, contribute to the branch success, and make a difference
- Ensuring the safety of your team and Coates customers
- Manage the day-to-day operations of our Mulgrave Transport and Yard Team.
- Oversight of complete cost control for the transport side of our Mulgrave Branch
- Lead and inspire your team to deliver outstanding customer service - _you know that a happy customer will be a returning customer and enjoy helping everyone deliver on targets._
- Create the best solution / outcome for our customers and internal stakeholders.

**About you**:
Ideally you will have experience in a similar position, where your diverse leadership skills have engaged teams to perform at their best, including:

- Customer Service and Administration management experience
- Logistics or Transport Management experience is essential
- Current forklift ticket is highly desirable
- Previous team leadership experience, developing a ‘One Team’, cohesive mindset
- A track record of delivering on customer service KPIs
- Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated commercial acumen
- Strong computer literacy, including customer databases and Microsoft Office Suite

**What you'll get in return**:
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of perks and benefits including:

- Competitive remuneration (because we value great work and believe it should be rewarded)
- Monday - Friday
- Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work life with your home life
- Training and development to help build your career and equip you for success.
- Purchased extra leave program if you want some more time to do the things you love
- Discounted hire equipment so you can finally finish that home reno job
- Supportive and inclusive team culture that empowers you to do your best work
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional and confidential counselling and support
- Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation so you can connect to your community

**Why Coates?**

At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included. So, we’re proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and working to continually improve gender representation and the development of our future female leaders via our annual LEAP program.

Safety always comes first at Coates. Our safety-driven processes and policies aim to ensure all stakeholders go to work and return home safely to their families and communities.

And to deliver on our wider people and planet responsibilities, we’re committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and supporting our national charities and local communities through the Coates Foundation.

**Ready to apply?**

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. We’re committed to continually increasing the diversity of our workforce, including leadership levels. We actively encourage all people to apply.

**Coates. **Equipped for you.