Transport Manager

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Location
Bowden, South Australia
Category
Manufacturing Transport & Logistics
Salary
Posted
24-Jul-2026
Work type
Permanent
Contact
Eloise Temby
Reference
189561
Adelaide Inner North-West | Full-Time Permanent
$140,000 plus, including super + KPI Bonus

Chandler Macleod is partnering with a well-established business in Adelaide's inner North-West to recruit an experienced Transport Manager. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will lead a team of drivers, oversee fleet operations, and ensure the safe, efficient delivery of services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader looking to join a supportive team and make a real impact on operational performance.
 
What's on Offer?
  • Competitive salary package plus KPI bonus 
  • Early morning starts with mid-afternoon finishes for improved work-life balance
  • Stable, permanent position with career growth opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive leadership team
  • Convenient location just 10 minutes from the CBD
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, coach, and support a team of drivers
  • Manage fleet compliance, maintenance, and safety requirements across company-owned vehicles and contractor fleets.
  • Coordinate and optimise delivery schedules and routes
  • Ensure high levels of customer service and operational efficiency
  • Maintain compliance with WHS and transport regulations
  • Support business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute transport strategies that drive operational performance, customer satisfaction, and commercial outcomes
 
About You
  • Previous leadership experience in transport, logistics, or a similar operational environment
  • Strong communication and people management skills
  • Knowledge of fleet management and WHS compliance
  • Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
 
If you're a motivated transport professional ready to lead a high-performing team, apply now.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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