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. 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.

**About the role**:
Based at our biggest branch in the country, **Ingleburn**, the Transport Coordinator is responsible for arranging the safest, cost-effective and most efficient transport of equipment for the Coates Hire Business. This can be for interstate, intrastate or customer requirements.

**A day in the life of a Transport Coordinator**:

- Demonstrate Safety Leadership by leading and contributing to Coates Hire’s Safety First - Zero Harm safety culture
- Ensuring the safe use of compliant transport contractors to transport equipment for both Intra and Interstate businesses.
- Source transport services for delivery and pickup of equipment for Coates Hire branches.
- Source the most cost-effective means of transport to ensure the best return on investment.
- Liaise with transport providers to obtain quotations and engage services for larger-scale transportation of equipment within the Coates Hire network.
- Liaise with the branch manager and staff in general to understand transportation needs for longer-distance moves within the Coates Hire network.
- Liaise with Fleet and Operations departments to ensure timely delivery and pickup of equipment.
- Ensure all rejected invoices are completed within 7 days of receipt.
- Ensure Purchase orders are raised and completed within the given month.
- Arrange and Coordinate transport moves for customers.
- Drive effective customer service to ensure a continuing share of wallet.

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**How we’ll reward you**:
As a Coates employee, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including:

- Competitive remuneration
- Flexible working arrangements
- Purchased extra leave program
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation

**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. 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.

**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