Branch Manager

Lead with purpose. Grow with Followmont. Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for people, performance, and service? Followmont Transport is looking for a dynamic Branch Manager to take the reins of our Emerald operations and drive excellence across every aspect of the branch. This is more than just a management role it’s an opportunity to shape culture, lead a high-performing team, and make a real impact in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Why This Role Matters As Branch Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of our Emerald branch overseeing daily operations, mentoring your team, and building strong relationships with our customers. Your leadership will directly influence service quality, safety, and business growth. 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style=%22-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;list-style-type:disc;margin-bottom:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-top:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;%22%3EEmployee benefits including retail discounts, health fund offers, EAP access, and more%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(46, 56, 73);font-family:SeekSans, %26quot;SeekSans Fallback%26quot;, Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 16px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong style=%22-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;%22%3EAbout Followmont Transport%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWe’re a proud Queensland family business, 100% dedicated to service. With a strong regional presence and a commitment to our people, we maintain hands-on relationships with our customers, suppliers, and teams across the state.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(46, 56, 73);font-family:SeekSans, %26quot;SeekSans Fallback%26quot;, Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 16px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EIf you’re ready to lead with purpose and grow your career in a company that values you—%3Cstrong style=%22-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;%22%3Ewe’d love to hear from you.%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E Job Details Primary Location: AU-QLD-Emerald Job: Management Employee Status: Permanent Schedule: Full-time Unposting Date: 27/Sep/2026, 8:59:00 AM