Location: Sydney, NSW
Hours: Full-time
Start date: Immediately

Job description

• Sydney Branch
• Monday to Friday
• Parking on site
• Available for immediate start

Who are Direct Couriers?

Direct Couriers is an Australian-based courier company that specialises in providing express delivery services across various industries. Established in 1983, Direct Couriers has grown to become one of the leading logistics and transportation companies in Australia. We offer a wide range of delivery solutions, including same-day, overnight, and international courier services, catering to the needs of businesses of all sizes.

With a workforce of over 1,500 across Australia and New Zealand, Direct Couriers is known for our reliability, flexibility and commitment to delivering exceptional services to its customers seeking reliable courier and logistics solutions.

What's the role?

Based out of our Head Office, the Linehaul Operations person is primarily responsible for supervising and optimising the despatch of long-haul freight movements, and maintaining compliance with National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) standards, Fatigue Management and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements.

As the Linehaul Operations person, you will play a key role in ensuring on-time departures as well as the seamless coordination between subcontractors and customers. You will serve as the primary point of contact for drivers and liaise with various departments to ensure service level adherence and cost effectiveness.

Why should you apply?

You will be faced with new challenges each day which keeps the role both busy and exciting. You will be provided with the opportunity to master different technologies, multi-task and problem solve.
This role would be ideal for someone with some experience within the transport or freight forwarding industry that is looking for a change or the next step to progress their career.

What you need is:

To be successful, the ideal applicant will have the following skills, attributes and experience:

• Previous experience working within the transport industry in a similar role

• Excellent communication skills (written, listening and verbal)

• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills

• Ability to multi-task

• Good understanding of the geographical suburbs in and around the capital cities

• Strong computer knowledge

• Resilience, passion and ability to work at pace and under pressure

• A high level of motivation and energy with a strong focus on achieving outstanding customer experience results

• Confidence working Transport Management Systems (TMS) and GPS tracking platforms

If you would like to join a growing company that values their staff and offers a challenging and dynamic position, then click on 'apply now' and forward your application today!

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No Agencies Please.

Email contact: jobs@directcouriers.com.au