Livestock dispatcher

Sandfords Group of Companies is a family-owned rural transport business based in South Taranaki. Operating a fleet of Livestock, Bulk, Silo, Concrete and Groundspread vehicles, servicing the wider Taranaki area and further afield throughout the North Island. We have an exciting opportunity within our South Taranaki (Auroa or Hawera) based operation for a Livestock Manager / Dispatcher. This is a hands-on role overseeing and organizing our livestock team. This position is for someone who has the ability to organize, multitask, think on the run and work collaboratively with our Business groups, Subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure the business runs efficiently and proficiently, in accordance with, all legal and safety requirements while maximizing availability during busy work periods. What you need, to be successful in this role: • Excellent communication along with the ability to manage time and a varied workload through prioritization. • A flexible, organized approach with the ability to work within a team environment. • A High level of attention to detail and solution focused. • The ability to work under pressure and unsupervised. • The ability to problem solve and make quick, justified decisions with a level head. • Committed to Health and Safety and Quality principles. • Awareness of legislative requirements. Key tasks and responsibilities, but not limited to: • Plan the day-to-day workload of the Livestock team and Lead the workflow with your team of drivers and support staff. • Liaise with our Business groups and Dispatch staff to plan daily activities. • Communicate with our Business groups and Dispatch staff during repair, progress updates and availability of assets. • Communicate with all external suppliers and subcontractors. • Work Collaboratively with the key stakeholders to ensure demands are met in a timely manner. • Participate in planning meetings (if required) with the Senior Management team to understand forecasted projections, start times, completions times and likely resources required. We will only consider applications from people currently residing in New Zealand who have the right to work in New Zealand. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Please email your cover letter and CV to: jobs@sandfords.co.nz There is no closing date for this position. Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed, and we have the right to close this vacancy when we have received sufficient and suitable applications. If this position sounds like you, please apply now.