Delivery Driver/ Warehouse Worker

Verdant & Co; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Verdant & Co is seeking a reliable, physically fit team member to work across warehouse and delivery operations in Melbourne and Victoria. You will pick, pack and prepare heavy orders, deliver them in our company vehicle, and ensure customer delight by placing items where requested and maintaining a safe, tidy warehouse.

Initially 1–2 days per week with potential for more hours as demand grows, you will also assist with stock handling, safety procedures, and daily vehicle checks to support

Qualifications

• Current, full Australian car driver's licence with a clean driving record.
• Strong knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria, including suburbs, major roads, tolls and typical traffic patterns.
• Excellent attention to detail, especially when checking orders, packing items and confirming deliveries.
• A genuine customer-service mindset and a willingness to take extra steps to leave customers satisfied.
• Ability to interact courteously and professionally with customers at their workplaces.
• Ability to safely and repeatedly lift, carry and move heavy or bulky items up to 25 kg individually, with team lifts or equipment for heavier loads.
• Ability to work reliably and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Good time management and basic literacy and numeracy for reading orders and recording deliveries.
• Right to work in Australia.
• WWCC (as we deliver to schools), and Police Check.
• Previous warehouse, logistics or courier experience.
• Confident use of GPS and navigation apps, with the initiative to plan around road closures and peak-hour traffic.
• Forklift licence (LF).
• Familiarity with inventory or scanning systems.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack orders from stock using pick lists or a scanning system.
• Pack, wrap, and secure heavy or bulky items so they arrive undamaged.
• Label orders and prepare them for dispatch.
• Check items against orders for accuracy and quantity, and report discrepancies or damage.
• Load and unload the company vehicle safely, using correct lifting techniques and equipment.
• Plan efficient delivery runs across Melbourne and regional Victoria, using your local knowledge to choose the best routes and avoid delays.
• Deliver on time and handle bulky items with care on arrival.
• Provide a full-service delivery: carry items inside and place them in the room or location the customer wants, and remove packaging on request.
• Protect customers' property by taking care with floors, walls, doorways and gardens.
• Confirm with the customer that the item is in the right place and that they're happy before leaving.
• Obtain proof of delivery or signatures and record deliveries accurately.
• Report any damage, access issues or customer concerns to the team promptly.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report faults, damage or incidents.
• Receive incoming stock, check it against paperwork and put it away in the correct location.
• Assist with stocktakes and cycle counts.
• Keep floors, aisles, loading areas and workstations clean, clear and hazard-free.
• Operate manual handling equipment (pallet jacks, trolleys, hand trucks) and, if required, a forklift.
• Follow all workplace health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Driver's license

Local knowledge Melbourne/Victoria

Attention to detail

Customer-service mindset

Ability to lift up to 25 kg

GPS/navigation skills

Forklift LF

Warehouse/logistics experience

Inventory/scanning systems

Tools

GPS navigation apps

Inventory/scanning systems

Job description

We're looking for a reliable, physically fit team member with strong knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria to work across our warehouse and delivery operations. You'll pick, pack and prepare heavy and bulky orders, deliver them in our company vehicle, and go the extra mile to make sure every customer is delighted. That includes placing items where the customer wants them, not just leaving them at the door. You'll also help keep the warehouse safe, tidy, and organised.

Our customers expect a premium service, and that means we don't just drop and go. If you take pride in your work and love getting it right, we'd love to hear from you.

At the start, we are expecting to offer 1-2 days per week, with the hope of offering more hours as demand grows.

Key Responsibilities

Picking and packing

Pick orders accurately from stock using pick lists or a scanning system

Pack, wrap, and secure heavy or bulky items so they arrive undamaged

Label orders and prepare them for dispatch

Check items against orders for accuracy and quantity, and report discrepancies or damage

Deliveries

Load and unload the company vehicle safely, using correct lifting techniques and equipment

Plan efficient delivery runs across Melbourne and regional Victoria, using your local knowledge to choose the best routes and avoid delays

Deliver on time and handle bulky items with care on arrival

Provide a full-service delivery: carry items inside and place them in the room or location the customer wants (e.g. garage, kitchen, upstairs room), and remove packaging where requested

Protect customers' property by taking care with floors, walls, doorways and gardens

Confirm with the customer that the item is in the right place and that they're happy before leaving

Obtain proof of delivery or signatures and record deliveries accurately

Report any damage, access issues or customer concerns to the team promptly

Carry out daily vehicle checks and report faults, damage or incidents

Warehouse duties

Receive incoming stock, check it against paperwork and put it away in the correct location

Assist with stocktakes and cycle counts

Keep floors, aisles, loading areas and workstations clean, clear and hazard-free

Operate manual handling equipment (pallet jacks, trolleys, hand trucks) and, if required, a forklift

Follow all workplace health and safety policies and procedures

Selection Criteria

Current, full Australian car driver's licence with a clean driving record

Strong knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria, including suburbs, major roads, tolls and typical traffic patterns

Excellent attention to detail, especially when checking orders, packing items and confirming deliveries

A genuine customer-service mindset and a willingness to take extra steps to leave customers satisfied

Ability to interact courteously and professionally with customers at their workplaces

Ability to safely and repeatedly lift, carry and move heavy or bulky items up to 25 kg individually, with team lifts or equipment for heavier loads

Ability to work reliably and accurately with minimal supervision

Good time management and basic literacy and numeracy for reading orders and recording deliveries

Right to work in Australia

WWCC (as we deliver to schools), and Police Check

Previous warehouse, logistics or courier experience

Confident use of GPS and navigation apps, with the initiative to plan around road closures and peak-hour traffic

Forklift licence (LF)

Familiarity with inventory or scanning systems

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding role. You'll be on your feet or driving for long periods and regularly lifting, carrying, bending and climbing in and out of a vehicle, including moving heavy or bulky items in and out of customers' premises. Work may be in varying conditions (heat, cold, wet weather).You need to be willing and able to cope with the physical demands of this position.

Working Conditions

Casual engagement with no guaranteed hours, with a casual loading paid in lieu of leave entitlements

Shifts assigned based on business needs, with 48 hours’ notice where possible

Uniform provided

Vehicle provided, and tolls, fuel costs etc. covered by company.