Transport Operations Assistant

5 hours ago

Truganina, Australia GKR Transport Full time

**Key Responsibilities**:
As a Transport Operations Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Operations Manager with the day to day administration tasks, coordination and efficiency of our transport operations. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth communication between supervisors, drivers, and clients while maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. Further, you will work closely with the Fleet Controller, with opportunities to develop into the role and provide coverage as needed.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate and manage daily communication within the business
- Accurately manifest trailers before departure
- Ensure drivers receive correct paperwork prior to leaving the depot
- Data entry of customer collections via online systems and phone calls
- Prioritise next day deliveries for local trucks
- Organise onforwarding deliveries and bookings with local carriers
- Ensure all driver paperwork is completed accurately and on time
- Perform sweeps of the depot floor to check for any missing freight
- Verify freight on the floor, and ensure all items have the correct paperwork.
- Provide support to other departments when required
- Maintain compliance with company policies and safety procedures

**What We’re Looking For**:

- At least 2 years administrative experience working in a transport and logistics environment
- Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders, clients and fellow staff members
- Familiar with bookings and coordination of transport carriers
- Experience in customer service (preferred)
- Strong computer skills and attention to detail
- Excellent planning, organisation, and multitasking abilities
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Forklift licence (preferred but not essential)

**Why Join GKR Transport?**

At GKR Transport, we invest in our people through ongoing training and development, ensuring your skills and service expectations are recognised and fully supported. Operating in a highly competitive industry, we take pride in our exceptional team and the consistent, high-quality service we deliver, cementing our position as leaders in the transport, storage, and logistics sector..

**About GKR Transport**

Since its establishment in 1985, GKR Transport has become a trusted provider of transport, storage, and logistics solutions, serving industries such as automotive, industrial, heavy haulage, and oil and gas. With decades of experience, we specialise in delivering practical, reliable, and cost effective solutions tailored to our clients' needs, consistently leading the way in logistics excellence.

**GKR Transport is proud to be part of the Logistics Holdings Australia Group (LHA), a division of Freight Management Holdings (FMH).**

**Please Note**: To be considered for this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or permanent resident.

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