Depot Manager - Adelaide LTL Operation

Depot Manager - Adelaide

Lead Our Adelaide Freight Operations

South West Freight is a well-established, family-owned transport company with a strong reputation for reliable service and long-term customer relationships. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Depot Manager to lead our Adelaide Less Than Truckload (LTL) operation.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the day-to-day management of depot operations, warehouse activities, customer service, administration, and safety compliance. You will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, supporting your team, and ensuring outstanding service delivery for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop depot staff to achieve operational and service excellence.
• Manage daily freight and warehouse operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable outcomes.
• Coordinate freight movements and customer requirements to meet delivery and service expectations.
• Ensure compliance with all WHS, transport, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage labour resources, rostering, leave planning, and productivity performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Resolve operational and customer issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Oversee depot administration, inventory control, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Drive a positive safety culture and promote continuous improvement across the operation.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven leadership experience within the transport, freight, logistics, or supply chain industry.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.
• Sound knowledge of transport operations, WHS requirements, and compliance standards.
• The ability to work autonomously, make decisions confidently, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package including company phone and fuel card.
• A stable role with a respected, family-owned and growing transport business.
• Genuine opportunity to make an impact and contribute to future growth.
• Work-life balance with typical hours of approximately 40-50 hours per week.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to build on and improve well-established operational systems and processes.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced transport professional looking for the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.

Join South West Freight and play a key role in leading our Adelaide operation into its next phase of growth.

Email applications to [email protected]