Drive Your Career with Centurion: Seeking Yard Supervisor

Company Overview:

Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, our business provides nationwide service with 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.

We’re currently expanding our team and looking for Yard Supervisor to join us in delivering quality service to our customers.

Position Available: Yard Supervisor

Location: Adelaide, SA

About the Role:

We’re seeking a dedicated Yard Supervisor to support the safe and efficient movement of freight and equipment at our Wingfield site. Reporting to the Transport Manager, you’ll oversee on-time trailer turnarounds, provide accurate equipment updates to support weekly planning, and lead a team of freight handlers and tug drivers. If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely loading and unloading of trailers in line with arrival and departure schedules
• Maximise trailer utilisation through inspections, payload checks, and load photo uploads via the D3 portal
• Conduct daily yard walks, manage delayed freight reporting, and ensure accurate scanning and allocation
• Provide daily and weekly equipment updates to support operational and strategic planning
• Lead and manage freight handlers and tug drivers, including rostering, performance, and attendance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Workshop teams and Cavan depot, to ensure smooth freight movement
• Ensure Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and load restraint compliance while maintaining high safety standards
• Maintain site cleanliness and operational standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in yard or transport operations, preferably in a supervisory or team-lead role
• Strong understanding of freight handling, trailer utilisation, and equipment management
• Experience in rostering, staff performance management, and leading operational teams
• Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility (CoR), load restraint legislation, and workplace safety standards
• Ability to support operational and strategic planning through equipment availability and resource management
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, collaborating across depots, workshops, and operational teams
• Proficient in computer systems, including freight scanning/manifesting software and tools such as Excel for reporting and planning
• Forklift licence (essential); Car licence (essential); Truck licence (desirable)

Why Join Centurion? 

• Competitive pay rates and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Benefits including health insurance discounts.
• Be part of a company that values safety, integrity, and excellence.

How to Apply:

Ready to drive your career forward with Centurion? If you feel you have the experience, ability, and skills to take the next step with your career within Centurion, we want to hear from you. Click Apply now. For more information, please contact recruitment@centurion.net.au