About us:
When you join Coates, you’re joining more than just Australia’s leading equipment hire provider. You’re joining an end-to-end solutions company spanning equipment rental, temporary works engineering, industrial shutdown management and safety training.
Proudly Australian-owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects, and an exciting future focused on transformation, innovation and growth. With over 1,500 employees in 150+ locations, we offer diverse and rewarding roles at our nationwide branches, state head offices and corporate office in Sydney.
About the role:
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Reporting to the Executive General Manager South Business Unit, this role is based in Melbourne and is responsible for Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia business units.
Coates has a network of branches across these regions and executes thousands of transport movements every month. We deliver our equipment to major projects, flagship events, and smaller, local works.
Transport is a core offering to our customer, and your role is to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
Your primary duties and responsibilities will include:
- Ensure excellence in service delivery is achieved through strong relationships with customers, suppliers and business stakeholders
- Provide transport operations expertise, driving high levels of safety and efficiency across the business unit
- Implement processes that support a lean and efficient overall transport strategy
- Engage with third party transport providers to ensure clarity of deliverables
- Track key performance indicators, identifying opportunities to improve performance
Skills & Expertise:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellence in customer service, compliance to transport safety standards, collaborative leadership and effective management of transport providers.
A history of managing logistics / transport solutions is important. Moreover, you will have a proven track record in delivering operational efficiency in transportation, whilst upholding safety standards.
Strong leadership, engagement with peers, and building relationships with suppliers and customers are all necessary qualities to be successful in this role.
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
Why Coates?
As a responsible organisation, we’re on a journey to deliver on our people, planet and profit responsibilities. Our company values – Care deeply, Be our best, Customer-focused and One team – shape everything we do, while our Sustainability Strategy outlines key commitments including:
- Achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
- Implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in 2022
- Improving gender representation and addressing unconscious bias
- Developing our future female leaders through an annual program
- Supporting our national charities and local communities through the Coates Foundation
To learn more, visit coates.com.au
Ready to apply?
If you’re excited by this opportunity, please follow the links or apply via careers.coates.com.au
Coates is committed to diversity and creating an inclusive workforce for all employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.
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