At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and optimise daily transport operations for a leading logistics provider.
- Company: Join K&S Corporation, a dominant player in Australia's transport and logistics sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career growth, and employee recognition programs.
- Other info: Stable ASX-listed company with a proud 80-year history and commitment to safety.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that keeps Australia moving with innovative logistics solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport scheduling and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Who are we: K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us as a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleets, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.
About K&S Freighters: At K&S Freighters, we’re more than just transport, we’re the driving force behind Australia’s supply chain. From road, rail, and coastal sea forwarding to export packing and wharf lodgement, we deliver seamless, end-to-end logistics solutions that keep Australia moving.
The Opportunity: Join a team that keeps Australia moving. Reporting to the State manager, the Fleet Controller is responsible for directing, coordinating and optimising daily transport operations to ensure the efficient utilisation of fleet and subcontractor assets. You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring safety, compliance, productivity and operational targets are achieved.
What you’ll be doing:
- Coordinating daily fleet and subcontractor scheduling
- Managing manifests and transport movements
- Monitoring driver fatigue compliance and Safe Driver Plans
- Maintaining strong communication with drivers and customers
- Investigating service failures and operational incidents
- Ensuring compliance with transport laws, accreditation schemes and company policies
- Reporting delays, incidents and non-conformances promptly
- Supporting safe, efficient and cost-effective operations
- Building strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience in transport scheduling, fleet control or logistics
- Strong knowledge of fatigue management and transport compliance
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to prioritise competing demands
Why Join us:
- Rewarding remuneration package
- Novated car lease option
- Salary sacrifice
- Paid parental leave
- Growth and development to support career progression
- Employee recognition and rewards program
- 24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
- Corporate health plan discount
- Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
- Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history
To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role. Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.
Schdeuler/Allocator in Sydney employer: K&S-Freighter
K&S-Freighter offers a dynamic work environment with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from being part of a well-established company with over 80 years in the logistics industry, providing opportunities for professional growth across various sectors. The company's commitment to innovation and customer service makes it an attractive employer for those looking to advance their careers in transport and logistics.
