Heavy Truck Drivers/Maintenance Planner/Transport Manager

Simran WA Logistics Pty Ltd Heavy Truck Drivers (ANZSCO: 733111) Full-time/Permanent $80,000 - $90,000 (higher salary will be considered commensurate to qualifications and experience) Duties and Responsibilities: *Drive truck with capacity of more than 3 tons to transport and deliver cargo or materials. *Work in remote locations and drive long distances. *Deliver goods via heavy haulage trucks, sometimes over intercity routes or spanning several states. *Transport hazardous materials. *Conduct daily pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles to maintain working operations, record any defects they find. *Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel. *Load and unload cargo. *Record amount and type of cargo being delivered. *Position blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo for transport. *Maintain radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new location. *Complete paperwork documenting delivery information, miles driven and expenses. *Take orders for new deliveries. *Maintain truck log according to state and federal regulations. *Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road. *Fill up on fuel, clean truck, and wash windows. *Keep record of materials and products transported. *Keep a log of activities. *Keep truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order. *Plan routes using maps or satellite tracking. *Take special precautions while driving. Qualifications and Experience: *AQF certificate II or III *Valid Australian MC truck licence *Minimum of 3 years recent heavy/multi-combination driving experience *Able to work with, maintain and carry out general repairs and maintenance on pumps, meters and related equipment *Demonstrate sound geographic knowledge – Perth and WA *Be highly reliable with a first-class approach to safety and customer service, good communication skills *Fatigue Management Certificate *Able to pass a drug and alcohol and pre-employment medical *MSIC Card *Load restraint certificate *Dogs and chain experience *Side and End Tipper experience Maintenance Planner (ANZSCO: 312911 - Maintenance Planner) Full-time/Permanent $80,000 - $90,000 (salary will be considered commensurate to qualifications and experience) Duties and Responsibilities: *Maintain an up-to-date fleet register for prime movers, heavy vehicles, trailers and cargo-handling equipment. *Record registrations, odometer readings, inspection dates, service histories, warranty details and reported faults. *Develop preventive maintenance plans based on fleet use, manufacturer guidance and heavy-vehicle roadworthiness requirements. *Arrange servicing, inspections and repairs to improve vehicle availability and minimise delivery disruption. *Prepare maintenance work orders and coordinate technicians, parts, external providers and workshop availability. *Review defects reported by drivers and prioritise repairs according to safety, compliance and operational needs. *Coordinate with drivers, transport staff and management to release vehicles for maintenance and return them to service promptly. *Monitor stocks of common parts, tyres and service supplies and arrange replenishment as needed. *Estimate labour, parts and contractor costs and assist with fleet maintenance budgets. *Coordinate repairers, tyre suppliers, inspectors and specialist contractors, reviewing service quality and costs. *Maintain complete records of work orders, inspections, invoices, repairs and maintenance outcomes. *Analyse recurring defects and downtime, report on fleet readiness and support safe, compliant and timely transport services. Relevant Qualification/Experience *Relevant AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience in place of the qualification *Applicants with a relevant qualification will require a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience *Experience planning or coordinating maintenance for heavy vehicles, trailers or commercial transport equipment *Knowledge of preventive maintenance, vehicle inspections, repair scheduling and fleet roadworthiness requirements *Experience maintaining asset registers, work orders, maintenance schedules and service histories *Competence in Microsoft Office and fleet or maintenance-management software Transport Manager (ANZSCO: 149413 - Transport Company Manager) Full-time/Permanent $80,000 - $90,000 (salary will be considered commensurate to qualifications and experience) Duties and Responsibilities: *Manage metropolitan, regional and interstate transport services, including door-to-door, express and general freight deliveries. *Prepare daily and forward transport schedules based on freight volumes, service priorities, delivery windows and fleet availability. *Allocate appropriately licensed drivers and suitable vehicle combinations based on cargo dimensions, weight, destination and urgency. *Track vehicle locations and shipment progress using transport-management, communication and live tracking systems. *Coordinate collections, transfers and deliveries with customers, drivers, warehouses, depots and logistics partners. *Manage breakdowns, traffic disruptions, delivery delays and other service issues, arranging alternatives where needed. *Plan the purchase, hire and allocation of vehicles, trailers, fuel and other transport resources. *Work with maintenance staff to schedule inspections and repairs and prevent unroadworthy vehicles from being dispatched. *Monitor fuel, labour, maintenance, subcontractor and vehicle costs and identify ways to improve productivity. *Set cargo-handling procedures for safe loading, secure restraint and transit, and damage-free unloading. *Check driver licences and work records and oversee fatigue, load-restraint, chain-of-responsibility and workplace-safety compliance. *Supervise and develop transport staff and report on delivery performance, fleet use, costs and regulatory compliance. Relevant Qualification/Experience *Relevant AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience in place of the qualification *Applicants with a relevant qualification will require a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience *Experience managing road-freight, logistics, distribution or commercial transport operations *Knowledge of metropolitan, regional and interstate transport planning and Australian road networks *Understanding of fatigue management, load restraint, chain of responsibility and workplace safety *Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and transport-management software skills