Transport 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**:
Based at our **Dandenong Office**, The Transport Supervisor is responsible for managing transport safety in line with Coates process, procedure and guidelines. You will oversee management of transport contractors, ensuring the use of compliant drivers as required.
The role is also responsible for ensuring timely transportation of Coates equipment to and from our branch network and customer sites, whilst making sure our customer needs and requirements are met.
A key focus of the role is to continually seek best practice for efficiency and cost reduction in performing transport movements for Coates.
- Demonstrate Safety Leadership by leading and contributing to Coates Hire's Safety First - Zero Harm safety culture
- Accurately enter and audit safety, transport and contractor data on to relevant systems.
- Drive safety innovation across transport as well as effective communication; ensure best practice in transport safety.
- Effectively supervise yard staff and transport coordinators in their daily duties.

**About you**:
Ideally you will have experience in a similar position gained from within the transport industry or similar, where your strong leadership capability and character have engaged teams to perform at their best. Also:

- Sound transport and operational management experience
- Customer focus
- Professional communication and competent computer skills
- Transport Management System (TMS) or similar system experience desirable

**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)
- 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.