We are currently seeking an experienced General and Heavy Haulage Supervisor to work with a dedicated team in our specialised Transport Division. This role will entail overseeing wharf and shipment unloading and supervising other specialised project work. The role is a full-time permanent position - salaried. This salary incorporates the out of hours nature of this type of work including weekend work and night work and remote location work for some projects.

The Wharf/Transport/Project Supervisor is responsible for:

Provide on-site / on the job supervision of drivers, suppliers (police, pilots, other road authorities) and customer updates whilst in movement including operations out of the wharf

Participate and support the preparation of specialised moves to ensure they are undertaken safely and efficiently. These moves can be ingauge or out of gauge loads

Monitoring performance and conducting Safe Act Observations of the task

Maintaining a log of work and any incidents, damage or events within the timeline

Participate in job review meetings - providing feedback for continuous improvement

Escalation point for contingency plans

Provide Pilot escort support when necessary

Coach or train drivers unfamiliar with the task or trip plan

Run toolbox / pre work meeting with all involved in a project before commence (both before job and at start of job) and ensure all paperwork is in place, available and accurate for the task at hand. ie. measure and check measure also conducted.

Conduct regular checks of job in progress

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the follow key qualities:

Knowledge of NHVAS, Form 4 Guidelines, Permit scheme and other transport legislation

Prior experience OSOM (essential) - ie. heavy haulage, out of gauge movements

NHVAS - BFM accreditation (desirable not essential)

Ability to meet deadlines

Abstract thinker - able to work in a changing environment and drive efficiencies and performance within changing conditions.

Highly organised and methodical in paperwork and process

Good time management skills

MC licence (essential)

Pilot Licence (essential) - level 2 preferred

DG / MSIC - desirable but not essential

Balanced approach which incorporates safety

desire to deliver excellent customer service

Russell Transport is a medium sized family road transport business based in South-East Queensland. With over 100 years experience we have a diverse range of transport, warehousing and crane businesses.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which values diversity and inclusion. We support applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a solid focus on gender balance within our organisation and encourage women to apply.

For further details on Russell Transport, please visit our website: www.russelltpt.com.au.

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