Job Description

Transport Supervisor - Permanent

Clayton, VIC

• Join a supportive team with strong values and a safety-first mindset
• Work with a leading, Australian, family-owned hire company
• Own daily transport planning, scheduling and allocation across the network

At Kennards Hire, great customer service doesn't stop at the branch. Our Transport team plays a critical role in making sure equipment gets where it needs to be, safely, efficiently and on time.

We're looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join our Clayton Distribution Centre, leading a team of Drivers and coordinating daily transport activity across the network.

This is a hands-on operational leadership role for someone who can balance people, planning and performance. You'll oversee the daily transport schedule, respond to changing priorities and support your Drivers to deliver a safe, reliable and exceptional service.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you'll:

• Lead, coach and support a team of approximately 6–8 Drivers
• Plan, schedule and allocate daily deliveries, pickups and transfers
• Create and adjust transport runs to improve route efficiency and vehicle utilisation
• Manage real-time changes including urgent requests, delays, missed pickups and disruptions
• Work closely with branch teams to keep transport priorities and customer commitments on track
• Prepare Driver rosters, timesheets and coverage plans
• Ensure Drivers have the right safety, site and customer information before commencing work
• Champion safe transport practices including fatigue management, load restraint and Chain of Responsibility
• Support vehicle readiness, maintenance and pre-start compliance
• Review transport performance and identify opportunities to improve service, utilisation and productivity
• Build a connected, positive and high-performing Driver team.
• The role has direct responsibility for day-to-day transport activity while maintaining customer commitments and Kennards Hire's safety and Chain of Responsibility requirements.

You'll bring:

• Experience in transport allocation, dispatch, logistics, scheduling, fleet coordination or a similar operational leadership role
• Experience supervising, coaching or supporting frontline team members
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment
• A sound understanding of transport safety, fatigue management, load restraint, vehicle compliance and Chain of Responsibility
• The ability to make practical decisions under pressure and respond quickly when plans change
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work across Drivers, branches and operational teams
• Confidence using transport and business systems and operational data
• A Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations or equivalent experience.

Why Kennards Hire?

Family-owned since 1948, Kennards Hire is the largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand, with 2,000+ team members across 200+ locations.

Our goal is simple: to be the best hire company in the world by backing our people and making our customers’ jobs easy.

When you join Kennards, you’re part of a team that genuinely supports each other. We recognise contribution with benefits that matter:

• Profit share bonuses
• Discounted equipment hire for personal projects
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Leave conversion options for better work–life balance
• Salary continuance insurance & additional 1% superannuation after 5 years
• Salary sacrifice options
• WHEREFIT health, fitness and lifestyle discounts

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete background checks which may include a police and medical check.