Fleet Controller

About the Role

We are seeking a Fleet Controller to join our Landside Logistics team in Kenwick, WA. In this role, you will coordinate and oversee the movement of freight, ensuring transport operations are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with customer requirements. You will also be responsible for allocating company and subcontractor vehicles, optimising fleet utilisation, and managing delays or disruptions to maintain service continuity.

We currently have a permanent full-time opportunity available on our afternoon shift, Monday to Friday, with typical hours of 10:00am to 6:00pm. Occasional weekend work may be required to support operational needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily fleet movements, including job allocation, Wharf slot management, and ensuring timely and efficient deliveries and collections

• Allocate jobs effectively by considering route optimisation, cost efficiency, delivery deadlines, and supporting daily preloading plans for upcoming shifts

• Monitor empty container bookings, diversions, and transport activities to maintain smooth operational flow

• Communicate effectively with drivers, customer service teams, customers, and subcontractors to resolve issues and ensure service expectations are met

• Maintain compliance with company policies, Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements, run sheets, NCRs, and relevant transport regulations

• Manage driver performance and behaviour throughout shifts and provide additional operational support as reasonably required by the business

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:

• Container transport and wharf operations experience

• Experience in transport operations, fleet coordination, dispatch and managing drivers and subcontractors 

• Understanding of heavy vehicle compliance requirements, including CoR, WAHVA and permit/access requirements (preferred)

• Experience using transport management systems, FreightTracker, telematics, and GPS fleet systems

• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of fleet utilisation and transport costing

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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About DP World

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 15,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 17 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

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