Fleet Controller

Northline are looking for a Fleet Controller to join our small, dynamic Fleet Team in Kenwick.

As a Fleet Controller, you will be responsible for the management of Northline’s PUD Fleet scheduling, optimising fleet performance and maintaining high levels of service for Northline’s customers.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who has previous exposure to Transport & Logistics and is looking to further develop their skills in the Fleet space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimise pick-up and delivery service (PUD) through effective and efficient planning and scheduling;
• Prepare and review driver runsheets for productivity and compliance purposes to minimise costs and time lost;
• Ensure communication between the Fleet team, Drivers and Loaders on all delivery/pick-up matters;
• Arrange for deliveries inside and outside of normal schedules;
• Manage and monitor Drivers’ daily runs to ensure that all deliveries are completed in a timely manner, in line with customer expectation as well as safety and compliance guidelines;
• Manage PUD contractor base including conducting audits for Dangerous Goods, Load Restraint and Vehicle Compliance.

As the successful candidate you will have:

• Demonstrated experience using a computerised dispatch system and Microsoft Office suite;
• Excellent planning abilities with high attention to detail;
• A customer centric-approach to problem solving;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Effective time-management skills coupled with resilience, adaptability and the ability to multitask;
• Comprehensive understanding of Chain of Responsibility compliance;
• An understanding of Load Restraint Guidelines, Knowledge of Dangerous Goods and Fatigue Management for Commercial Vehicle Drivers advantageous.

About our Benefits

• Learning, training and development support – Northline believe in the people we hire, we promote from within, offering career progression within the growing freight and logistics industry.
• Employee recognition programs -  That recognise the value that the team and the individual bring to the Northline operation.
• Wellness and benefits programs – Such as our Employee Assistance Program, offering our teammates support, when they need it.
• Regular team building!
• Discounts on travel, fitness and health, entertainment and sports, banking, automotive, flowers, gifts and more!

About Northline

Northline is an experienced Australian-based, global logistics business with an industry-leading national network and an international reach into more than 100 countries.

Our customers freight can start or end in international cities, small towns or remote communities, but wherever the destination, you can rely on Northline to deliver.

At Northline we believe our people are one of our greatest assets. We are a progressive Australian family owned business, we are proud of what we achieve, and we like to recognise and reward those who go above and beyond!

That’s why, we are, Australia’s Global Logistics People.

Northline and its people help to ensure a safe workplace for all employees. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment medical that incorporates a drug & alcohol screen, as well as a police clearance.