* Company phone including full personal use.
* Medical insurance package offered after 12 months of continuous service.
* Growth within the business – tell us where you see yourself in 5 years!
The role
Due to growth in the business, we are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a dispatcher to join our North Island General Transport division, based at our depot in Hastings. If you're an existing dispatcher seeking a change of scenery, an experienced driver ready to transition into an office role, someone with a background in supply chain management, or you have a passion for the transport industry and are keen to learn, this could be the career move you've been waiting for.
It is a hands-on role so previous experience in the transport industry is desirable but is not a requirement. The successful applicant will be responsible for the scheduling and dispatch of container and flat deck trucks across the North Island. Along with ensuring the most efficient use of resources by managing driver’s workload and allocating daily jobs, the dispatcher will also manage relationships with key customers and will be responsible for other general dispatching and office duties.
This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday – Friday dayshift, with an on-call weekend roster.
Skills and experience
The desirable candidate will;
* Be eager to learn, grow and develop their skills and knowledge of the transport industry in line with our Hilton Haulage core values (People, Safety, Customer, Future).
* Be an effective communicator (with both internal and external stakeholders e.g., customers, drivers).
* Be computer literate, manage technology, and efficiently enter data.
* Be able to think on their feet, suggest solutions to challenges, and effectively distribute company-wide and divisional messages.
* Have enthusiasm, great communications skills and the ability to pick things up quickly.
* Be comfortable working in a compliant environment and be able to ensure procedures are being followed.
* Be Health and Safety focused – with the ability to role-model safe working practices.
* Strong geographical knowledge of the North and South Islands.
About the Company
Since our humble beginning back in the 1960’s, Hilton Haulage has been keeping the wheels turning. Today, our 500+ strong team operate a range of units working hard to exceed our customers’ expectations and providing a total transport solution.
Culture
Company culture is important – do you share our values?
If you want to join our team, then aligning to our values is key. Our people are what make our business work – we are honest, hardworking and respectful of other’s differences. Safety is at the heart of everything we do so we’re looking for individuals who care about their own and others wellbeing at work. Providing a high value service for our customers is the reason we are here so our team members must have a passion for listening and delivering to our customers every day.
If you believe you have the required skills and alignment with our values, we look forward to hearing from you - please click Apply Now.
Join us in shaping the future of our dynamic team and making a significant impact on our operations.
Apply online for this role or contact Declan Cudd for more information.
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