Dispatcher – Rural Sector

OverviewThe Role : An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dispatcher to join our Silo team based in Auroa, South Taranaki.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where experience in rural transport is highly valued.

You'll be responsible for scheduling and dispatching our bulk feed silo fleet, ensuring efficient use of resources by managing drivers' workloads and allocating daily jobs.

The role also involves building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers, as well as carrying out general dispatching and office administration duties.

This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday–Friday, with some Saturday work required during peak seasonal periods.

Flexibility to support the seasonal nature of our industry is essential.ResponsibilitiesSchedule and dispatch the bulk feed silo fleet; manage drivers' workloads and allocate daily jobs to ensure efficient use of resources.Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers.Carry out general dispatching and office administration duties.Collaborate with internal teams to support seasonal demand and peak periods.Adhere to health and safety practices and promote safe work methods at all times.Qualifications and SkillsProven experience in dispatching and / or scheduling, ideally across multiple sites.Understanding of stock feed and fertiliser products.Reliability, strong work ethic, and ability to work well in a team.Health and safety focused, role-modeling safe practices at all times.Sound geographical knowledge of the lower North Island.Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders (drivers, customers, and colleagues).

Computer literacy, comfortable with technology, and accurate data entry.Strong attention to detail, with the ability to think quickly and solve problems.Enthusiastic, adaptable, and quick to learn.About UsThe Sandford Group of Companies is a family-owned and operated business, proudly serving Taranaki and the wider North Island since

• .Our transport services cover : Bulk cartage (aggregate, fertiliser, stockfeed & general)Silo stockfeed cartageLivestock transportReady-mix concreteGroundspread fertiliser applicationBenefits / Why Join UsIf you're looking for a varied role in a supportive, fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and development, we'd love to hear from you.How to ApplyWe are only considering applications from people currently residing in New Zealand who have the legal right to work here.To apply, please send your cover letter and CV to : Doug Peach –
• will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.

We may close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient quality applications, so don't delay.All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.Apply now for this role or get more information by contacting Doug Peach.

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