Trainee Transport Supervisor (City of Port Adelaide Enfield)

Trainee Transport Supervisor We’re hiring a Trainee Transport Supervisor to support our linen delivery operations—servicing hospitals, aged care homes, hotels, and industrial customers. No two days are the same. As part of a structured traineeship, you’ll learn how to:
- Plan and coordinate delivery runs
- Keep drivers moving and routes on track
- Maintain safety, CoR, and vehicle standards
- Communicate with customers and solve issues fast
- Master our transport systems and fleet tracking About the Role You’ll support the safe and efficient transport of linen across hospitals, aged care homes, hotels, and industrial customers. Working closely with senior supervisors, you’ll learn how to manage scheduling, operational constraints, and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and allocating transport runs for deliveries and returns
- Monitor driver progress and respond to delays or breakdowns
- Ensure correct loading/unloading to avoid cross‑contamination
- Support CoR compliance, fatigue management, and vehicle safety checks
- Help with incident investigations and hazard reporting
- Conduct daily driver briefings and support performance monitoring
- Communicate with customers on delivery windows, service changes, or issues
- Maintain transport system data, including route times and fleet tracking
- Participate in structured training and supervisor shadowing Skills & Attributes
- Strong communication and people skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Time‑management and problem‑solving ability
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced workplace
- Basic computer competency (email, Excel, scheduling systems)
- High attention to detail with strong safety awareness
- Flexibility in working hours when required Preferred
- Experience in transport, logistics, or linen operations
- Understanding of delivery runs or route planning
- MR licence or above
- Exposure to load restraint and safety practices Career Progression
- Transport Planner
- Operations Supervisor Pre‑employment requirement : candidates will be required to undertake a Pre‑Employment Medical including drug and alcohol testing and immunisations. Ensign is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rsj5o