Transport Coordinator

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.

The Transport Coordinator **(based in Erskine Park) **role is responsible for supporting the transport of our Site Accommodation equipment between branches and customer sites. The role is also responsible for assisting in the management of contract suppliers, ensuring the suppliers used are compliant with Coates safety systems. The key focus of the role is to ensure the efficient and profitable coordination of equipment transport.

**Your new role awaits**
- Demonstrate Safety Leadership by leading and contributing to Coates Safety First - Zero Harm safety culture
- Ensuring the safe use of compliant transport contractors to transport equipment between Coates Branches and customer sites
- Source transport services for delivery and pickup of equipment for Coates branches in conjunction with other members of the Transport Team
- Liaise with transport providers to obtain quotations and engage services for larger-scale transportation of equipment within the Coates network
- Liaise with the Branch Manager, Site Teams, other staff and with customers in general to maintain effective communication and meet customer needs
- Liaise with Workshop, Customer Service and Installations departments to ensure timely delivery and pickup of equipment
- Plan, allocate and Coordinate transport moves for customers
- Drive effective customer service to ensure a continuing share of wallet
- Maximising use of company vehicles and meeting monthly KPI’s
- Monitoring and revising driver schedules throughout the day as required

**What you’ll bring to the role**
- Experience in a similar role or within the Rental or Transport Industries desirable but not essential
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills - previous experience with a TMS highly regarded
- Geographical knowledge of the Sydney metro area
- Highly organised with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- High level of written and verbal communication skills

**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)
- 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.

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