Transport Department Manager

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values - Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership - and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.

As Transport Department Manager you will be directly responsible for the overall operating performance of the department. This role offers diversity, challenge, the ability to make your mark and grow the department. You will have a strong focus on people leadership and development, managing key stakeholder relationships, and have operational and financial accountability. You will also drive a strong safety culture and strive for the continuous improvement of your department and operations

In addition to the above you will:

• Fleet Management of trucks and trailers
• Client and sub-contractor management
• Running of all heavy haulage, transport, aggregate cartage, and site trucks operations feeding into all our other businesses and external opportunities
• Manage the commercial, H&S, HR and operational management, administration of running the department
• Ensure your staff are provided with leadership and guidance to maximise performance
• Ensure the delivery of all work to required standards
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and other key stakeholders

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Company vehicle
• KiwiSaver employer contributions
• Fuel discount card
• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support
• Family scholarships
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers
• Life Insurance
• Medical insurance (eligibility period applies)

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities, they need to succeed and grow with us.

We're looking for someone with:

• Solid department management experience in trucking / transport / fleet management
• Extensive leadership and people management experience with a strong focus on mentoring and leadership
• Understanding of job pricing including labour, plant and materials and associated margin / profit calculations
• Operational management - planning, resource allocation and coordination
• Financial management - budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, reconciliation, reporting
• Understand civil construction methods, systems and techniques
• Time management skills and ability to prioritise to meet numerous and demanding deadlines
• Advanced computer literacy, keyboard and file management skills

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills, and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan and make an application to join our growing industry.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.