Despatch & Weighbridge Coordinator

Ready for a role that keeps you sharp challenged and at the centre of operations every single day

At WM New Zealand were looking for a proactive and solutions-focused Despatch & Weighbridge Coordinator to join our high-performing Christchurch team. This is a pivotal role - keeping our fleet moving our customers supported and ensuring the safe flow of hazardous and medical waste across the region.

If youre someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same this is your chance to step into a critical role with real impact.

Why Youll Love This Role

• Youll own the heartbeat of our operations - coordinating routes balancing workloads and keeping drivers and customers informed.
• Your decisions matter - your coordination ensures safety compliance and smooth running of essential services.
• Youll grow with us - WM New Zealand is known for developing talent promoting from within and opening real long-term career pathways.
• Youll join a tight-knit team that celebrates wins supports each other and genuinely enjoys coming to work.

What Youll Be Doing

• Scheduling and allocating daily job requestsand keeping customers updated on service times
• Monitoring route progress and ensuring all jobs are completed efficiently
• Managing rescheduled or reallocated jobs when things shift (as they sometimes do!)
• Supporting drivers through incidents delays and absenteeism
• Coordinating the receipt and movement of vehicles and materials through the weighbridge
• Directing onsite traffic and ensuring all vehicle movements are safe and compliant
• Delivering excellent customer service across phone email and onsite interactions

Qualifications :

What Youll Bring

• Experience in despatch fleet coordination transport operations or similar logistics roles
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with drivers customers and internal teams
• Outstanding organisation and the ability to prioritise on the fly
• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where decisions count
• Proficiency with MS Office and scheduling/dispatch systems
• Knowledge of hazardous waste handling (a bonus but not essential)
• A commitment to safety and doing things the right way

Additional Information :

Whats In It for You

• A competitive salary and a role full of variety - no clock-watching here
• A collaborative team culture where youre supported and valued
• A business with proven career pathways and long-term stability
• The chance to make a real difference in an essential industry

Ready to Apply

Hit Im Interested and send us your application today.

We review applications as they arrive so we encourage you to apply early.

WM New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
You must currently be in New Zealand with the right to work (visa residency or citizenship).

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time