About Sadleirs
The second oldest family-owned company in Australia, Sadleirs delivers reliable logistics and packaging solutions across Australia and beyond—by rail, road, air, and sea.
Our four specialist divisions cover domestic transport through rail and road, global freight forwarding and customs brokerage, specialist road linehaul servicing Australia's resources and energy sector, and commercial packaging solutions.
Whether on the road, in the warehouse, or behind the scenes, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
About the Sadleirs Logistics Team
Sadleirs Logistics is our domestic road and rail transport business, moving freight across Australia safely and efficiently. As part of this team, looking out for each other isn't just talk—it's how we work.
We invest in our people with paid training, career pathways, and quality equipment to make your job easier and safer.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to step into specialist roles, if you've got the right attitude, we'll back you.
The Role: Fleet Controller
As a Fleet Controller at Sadleirs Logistics you will use your organising and problem-solving skills to manage stakeholders and proactively improve overall business results.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Enact pickup, delivery, and linehaul road and rail plans supplied by our Control Tower
* Use problem-solving skills to address challenges and maintain operational efficiency
* Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and external parties
* Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations including fatigue management and dangerous goods, including safety and performance standards
Your responsibilities will include:
Communication with drivers, operations team and loaders, monitoring and adhering to safety & legal requirements, and maintaining administrative accuracy during the delivery process:
* Communication: maintain high levels of driver contact to ensure the availability of assets to meet delivery / pickup / linehaul plans
* Administrative & System Accuracy: All delivery, pick-up, and logging requirements must be accurately entered into the system and detailed correctly. Ensure that vehicle (servicing / maintenance / hire) and trailer numbers are correctly communicated and recorded on the driver run sheets
* Compliance & Safety: Ensure the driver's fatigue rules, break times and any pay rules are communicated. Confirm all legal weight and dimension load limits for vehicles prior to loading. Ensure all delivery and market requirements (e.g., permits, EOT) are met and completed
* Documentation: Complete necessary docket requirements for each vehicle and communicate any issues with the fleet controller. Provide all necessary paperwork for delivery requirements, including but not limited to pallets, PIS, and delivery dockets/documents
* Driver Debriefing: Participate in driver debriefings daily, resolving issues, processing documents for invoicing, performing compliance-based procedures.
What You'll Need:
* A proven track record in asset maintenance, dispatch and scheduling
* Strong communication skills with excellent asset coordination and interpersonal skills
* Experience in compliance, safety and performance monitoring
* A self-starter attitude with a proactive and results-oriented approach
* Demonstrated experience in logistical planning, fleet control
* Advantageous to have a thorough understanding of Melbourne's transport network
* Confident in understanding of OH&S and demonstrate this to the team
* Training and qualifications in Load Restraint
* First Aid is desirable
* A team-focused, can-do attitude
* The right to live and work in Australia
What Sadleirs can offer you
Join a company where you'll feel valued and supported in a team that looks out for each other. We offer:
* Full-time, permanent roles with stability and security
* Highly competitive salary, reviewed annually
* Comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities
* Career progression pathways into specialist or leadership roles
* Access to employee benefits, including discounts to a wide range of retail outlets, novated leasing, discounted health insurance, employee assistance and recognition programs
* A supportive team environment where safety is a given
Important: All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including background and medical assessments.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and be part of a team that's built on trust, teamwork, and getting the job done right.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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