Transport Allocator

About the role This role is based at LOCATION and works with other teams across the branch network to allocate and manage drivers out of the Distribution Centre and ensure timely delivery and exceptional customer service. This role requires you to: Allocating drivers to deliveries and pickups of hire equipment from customer sites; Ensuring that you are representing the Kennard’s Hire brand in a professional manner at all times. Creating, updating, finalising hire schedules PO’s Managing the service maintenance of delivery vehicle fleet Ensure drivers are aware of all essential safety information before each hire leaves the branch Manage requirements for contract drivers Order contract drivers as required About you A proven ability to be adaptable to changing priorities and work conditions including the ability to both work as part of a team and to work autonomously to complete tasks within required timeframes Problem solving skills and the ability to “think on their feet” to resolve customer or delivery scheduling issues A proven ability to work autonomously and complete tasks independently within required timeframes Strong communication skills including the ability to follow directions, ask questions to ensure understanding, and proactively provide information to team members Time management skills including the ability to plan ahead and reschedule in accordance with changes in priorities Why join the family We are Australia and New Zealand’s largest family-owned equipment hire company and our values are at the heart of everything we do; One Family, Fair Dinkum, Taking Hire Higher Every Customer a Raving Fan. We offer great Benefits Rewards such as; Profit Share bonus Paid Parental Leave Extensive training and development throughout your career with us Career progression and internal transfer opportunities – across state and international borders Staff discount rates on our hire gear Annual Awards night, Team BBQs and many other fun social events