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.

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 Branch**, the Transport Coordinator is responsible for arranging the safest, most cost-effective, and efficient transport of equipment for the Coates Business. This can be for interstate, intrastate or customer requirements.
- Source transport services for delivery and pickup of equipment for Coates
- Schedule daily deliveries in Coates' transport management software using both Coates' drivers and contractor drivers.
- Liaise with Fleet and Operations departments to ensure timely delivery and pickup of equipment.
- Monthly invoicing for our transport providers.
- Ensure Purchase orders are raised and completed within the given month.
- Promote a Safety First, Zero Harm culture - _champion safety with your colleagues and customers._

**About you**:
As well as having amazing customer service skills and a can-do, flexible attitude, you will have:

- Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
- Effective time management and strong attention to detail
- Proven Computer skills (ideally previous experience using Transport Management Systems)
- High level of written and verbal communication skills
- A focus on delivering outstanding Customer Service

**What you'll get in return**

As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of perks and benefits including:

- ** Permanent full-time position**:

- 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