Transport Allocator - Afternoon Shift

Who We Are

Karras Cold Logistics, now part of NewCold, is a leading transport and cold chain logistics provider dedicated to delivering excellence, reliability, and exceptional customer service. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a motivated, energetic, and customer-focused individual to join our Allocations Team based in Maidstone. Shift time 12PM to 8:06pm

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic and supportive team, playing a key role in ensuring the efficient allocation of transport resources and the smooth delivery of services to our customers.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinate metro deliveries and collections to support a seamless flow of goods

• Develop and maintain positive customer relationships with a focus on service excellence

• Optimise utilisation of assets and labour resources

• Contribute to cost management initiatives by identifying and driving operational efficiencies

• Quickly resolve live distribution issues, working closely with the Customer Service Team and customers to maintain service levels.

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating agility, initiative, and attention to detail.

Skills & Experience

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in Transport and Logistics, with a strong understanding of industry operations and standards

• Knowledgeable with Metropolitan routes and interstate logistics operations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels

• Working knowledge of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) legislation and compliance requirements is essential.

• Positive, can-do attitude with a proactive and solutions-focused approach to challenges

• Working knowledge of HACCP principles, particularly within transport and food safety environments

• Strong computer literacy and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation

• Professional and motivated, with a strong drive to achieve results

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, especially in time-sensitive or high-pressure situations.

Benefits

We have made it our mission to build and sustain a safe and encouraging workplace, where people are trusted, challenged, rewarded and recognised. Ultimately this leads to happy people building successful careers.

• Equal opportunities employer

• Flexible & Safe work schedules

• Commitment to your career progression and on-site training/ development

• Direct input into how our company can further improve.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please forward your resume with relevant experience.

Only successful applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview and you must be willing to undertake a health assessment including drug & alcohol testing.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.