Driver

Team Global Express Pty; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher salary than industry

15% Superannuation

Mon-Fri 7AM start

Overtime opportunities

Purchased leave

Novated lease

Onsite parking

Parental leave

Safety culture

Job summary

Team Global Express is seeking a reliable HR Driver for a permanent full-time role in Mackay. You will operate HR flat deck, tautliner and tailgate trucks for local deliveries and pickups, maintaining high customer service standards.

You will perform pre-start checks, ensure CoR compliance, and document deliveries accurately. The role offers a Monday–Friday roster, 7:00 AM start, overtime opportunities, and competitive benefits while supporting a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• HR Driver Licence (Heavy Rigid) required.
• Experience operating HR trucks (flat deck, tautliner or tailgate).
• Solid understanding of load restraint and safe freight handling.
• Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently while delivering high levels of customer service.
• Good communication and a positive team attitude.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HR flat deck, tautliner and tailgate trucks.
• Complete local deliveries and pickups per daily schedules.
• Load, unload and restrain freight using approved equipment.
• Operate tailgate safely when delivering freight.
• Conduct daily vehicle pre-start inspections and report defects.
• Ensure compliance with CoR, transport legislation and company procedures.
• Complete delivery documentation accurately.
• Maintain a professional attitude and strong customer service.
• Follow WHS policies including hazard, near miss and incident reporting.

Skills

HR License

Flat deck/tautliner/tailgate

Load restraint & safe freight handling

Safety & compliance

Time management

Independence with customer service

Communication skills

Australian working rights

Job description

Team Global Express is seeking a reliable and safety-focused multiple HR Driver to join our Mackay team on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

Working Monday to Friday with a 9:00 AM start, you'll operate a combination of flat deck, tautliner and tailgate trucks, completing local deliveries and pickups across Mackay and the surrounding region. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver who enjoys delivering outstanding customer service.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate HR flat deck, tautliner and tailgate trucks.
• Complete local deliveries and pickups in accordance with daily schedules.
• Load, unload and secure freight using approved load restraint equipment, including straps where required.
• Operate tailgate equipment safely when delivering freight.
• Conduct daily vehicle pre-start inspections and report defects promptly.
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), road transport legislation and company procedures.
• Complete delivery documentation accurately.
• Maintain a professional attitude while providing exceptional customer service.
• Follow all workplace health and safety policies, including hazard, near miss and incident reporting.

What You'll Bring

• Current and valid Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver Licence.
• Previous experience operating flat deck, tautliner and/or tailgate trucks.
• Sound understanding of load restraint practices and safe freight handling.
• A strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high customer service standards.
• Good communication skills and a positive team attitude.
• Full Australian working rights.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary above industry standards.
• 15% Superannuation.
• Monday to Friday roster with a 7:00 AM start.
• Overtime opportunities available based on operational requirements.
• Purchased leave and novated lease options.
• Onsite parking and amenities.
• Inclusive parental leave policy supporting all parents and carers.
• A strong safety culture where everyone goes home safely, every day.

About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/.

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

• Competitive salary above industry standards.
• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey.
• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts.
• Flexible work, including work from home.
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers.
• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply.

Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our recruitment process

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

Other things to note: When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process. During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.

TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.

Connecting people and communities| Driving eCommerce | Moving Australia & New Zealand. With an unrivalled and expansive network, Team Global Express builds unique, innovative, and tailored transport and logistics solutions to connect people, communities, and businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Backed by Allegro Funds, Australia’s most awarded and largest transformation and turnaround private equity firm, we’re looking to the future and working towards new and exciting ways to put our customers’ businesses at the heart of ours.