We are looking for a skilled Weighbridge Allocator to help efficiently plan the movements of our Heavy Vehicle fleet of tippers to all our internal and external customer sites.
Based in a hard rock Quarry at Oxenford, our Weighbridge office is a hive of activity and a checkpoint for visitors, contractors, machinery operators and truck drivers. It is also a point of sale, so it can get pretty busy
You will be involved with the operation of two heavy vehicle Weighbridges. One is on-site at the Quarry and the other is monitored remotely.
Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor and working with others in the Weighbridge team, you'll be in constant contact via 2-way radio with drivers and quarry machinery operators and on the phone dealing with customer enquiries, quotes and incoming sales orders.
You'll have accurate numeracy, attention to detail, intermediate computer skills, excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, and effective time management.
You'll also have availability and reliability for early starts (5.45am for opening at 6.00am), daily overtime when needed and Saturday mornings (when required).
Duties include:
* Coordinating aggregate and inventory levels and allocating a fleet of tippers
* Liaising with production staff to ensure data recorded in stock inventory system is up to date
* Organising external hauliers to ensure future product requirements are met
* Weighing and ticketing of truck movements
* Maintaining databases, including but not limited to contractors, drivers and mass management records
* Adhering to Chain of Responsibility and other regulatory requirements
* Performing general administration duties including quotations and payment processing
What we are looking for:
* Previous experience in a Weighbridge or heavy vehicle logistics role, with Quarry products knowledge as an advantage.
* Safety-minded and familiar with Fatigue Management, Chain of Responsibility, etc.
* Computer and administration skills
* Mathematical aptitude for weights, times, distances, rates, etc.
* Ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously.
* Someone with a friendly demeanor and well-developed interpersonal skills
* Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to work calmly under pressure, multitask and prioritise.
* Excellent customer service for both internal and external truck drivers
* A supportive 'can-do' attitude to teamwork
* Punctual and reliable
This role is available for an immediate start. If you believe you have what we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you. Please send through your updated resum'e and a short cover letter via seek.