Transport Team Leader

• Lead a key part of our transport operation
• Coordinate safe, accurate and on-time store deliveries
• Join our team at Briscoe Group’s new Distribution Centre in Drury

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Transport Team Leader to join our new Distribution Centre in Drury.

This hands-on role is responsible for coordinating daily transport activities, including truck loading, pallet staging, racking and stock movements. You will lead the team, manage workflow and resources, liaise with drivers and stores, and help ensure deliveries are completed safely, accurately and on time.

We're looking for someone that's available to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 5:00am to 1:30pm.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support the transport team
• Plan labour and workflow to meet daily delivery requirements
• Coordinate truck schedules, loading priorities and store delivery windows
• Oversee safe and accurate truck loading, staging and racking
• Liaise with drivers, stores and freight providers
• Maintain safety, compliance and housekeeping standards
• Resolve operational issues and support continuous improvement

About you

You will bring:

• At least two years’ experience in transport or dispatch operations
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience using RF scanners in a warehousing, transport or distribution environment
• Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and a practical approach to safety
• Basic Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel skills
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems and e-road compliance
• A forklift licence, OSH certification and current First Aid Certificate would be advantageous.

About Briscoe Group

Briscoe Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a partner of First Foundation and a proud supporter of Cure Kids. We value our people and helping them grow, so joining us will give you plenty of opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally.

As a member of our team, you’ll have access to plenty of benefits, such as exclusive discounts across Briscoes and Rebel Sport, discounted health insurance and access to financial wellbeing resources.

How to apply

Click Apply Now to submit your application online.

For further information, contact Julia Budge, People & Capability Specialist, at [email protected].

Applications close: 1 September 2026

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold New Zealand permanent residency or citizenship. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

We may use AI-assisted technology as part of the recruitment process to help review and order candidates based on the information they provide and their suitability for the role. The technology supports, but does not replace, human decision-making and does not make automatic decisions about whether a candidate progresses through the recruitment process.