Transport Allocator

Our client, Jim Pearson Transport specialises in grocery deliveries from distribution centres in Brisbane's southern suburbs to retail stores throughout regional North, South and West Queensland. They pride themselves on delivering a reliable, efficient service to their blue-chip clients, with long-term relationships at the heart of their business.

About the Role

As a Transport Allocator, you’ll coordinate the day-to-day movement of their fleet, drivers and deliveries. You’ll need to be organised, proactive and confident making decisions under pressure, with a strong focus on safety, compliance and service.

• Plan and allocate daily pickups, deliveries, drivers and vehicles
• Monitor transport movements and complete accurate data entry and paperwork
• Identify and resolve operational issues in a fast-paced environment
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and safety requirements
• Communicate effectively with drivers, internal teams and external stakeholders
• Optimise loads and fleet capacity for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Monitor refrigerated (reefer) units and support daily transport operations

About You

• 1+ years’ experience as a Transport Allocator or previous experience in operations or supervisory role within the heavy industry (ie. scheduling, rostering, planning, coordination)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a team of around 6–10 people
• Confident making decisions and working under pressure
• Strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
• Understanding of transport safety and Chain of Responsibility requirements

What We Offer

• Excellent remuneration + Weekly pay cycle
• Flexible shift options are available for the right person, including early morning and afternoon/evening shifts
• Guaranteed weekend day off each rostered week — Saturday or Sunday
• No after-hours calls, but availability during peak periods, including Christmas, Easter and other major holidays, is essential
• Company-supplied uniforms
• Genuine opportunities for career growth within a growing and respected transport business

Important Information

• Reliable personal transport is required as there is no public transport available to their Larapinta site
• Availability during peak periods, including Christmas, Easter and other major holidays, is essential
• Successful applicants must be able to provide references

If you have strong transport allocation & scheduling experience and understand the demands of the heavy vehicle industry, we'd love to hear from you!