Driver

NZ National Networks Limited; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time employment

Mon-Fri roster

7:00am start

Local home after shift

Drive tautliner and tailgate trucks

Supportive local Operations team

Training and career development

Job summary

Team Global Express is seeking an experienced HR Truck Driver for a permanent full-time role in Singleton, NSW. You will perform local pickups and deliveries using tautliner and tailgate trucks, with a 7:00am start, and ensure safe handling of freight while delivering a high level of customer service.

The position emphasizes community engagement, adherence to safety standards, and daily coordination with the Operations team to meet delivery schedules.

Qualifications

• A current HR Driver Licence is mandatory.
• Experience operating tautliner and tailgate trucks is advantageous.
• Local pickup and delivery (PUD) or general freight experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of load restraint and safe freight handling.

Responsibilities

• Complete local pickups and deliveries throughout Singleton and surrounding areas.
• Operate HR tautliner and tailgate trucks safely and professionally.
• Start at approximately 7:00am, Monday to Friday.
• Load and unload general freight at customer and depot locations.
• Use tailgate equipment to complete deliveries and collections safely.
• Ensure freight is secured per load restraint requirements.
• Conduct daily vehicle pre-start checks and report defects.
• Verify delivery documentation for accuracy.
• Use scanning equipment and complete delivery records.
• Plan and manage daily deliveries efficiently.
• Provide friendly and professional service to customers.
• Communicate with Operations regarding delays or customer requirements.
• Follow CoR, fatigue management, and safety requirements.
• Report hazards, incidents and safety concerns promptly.
• Assist with general operational duties when required.

Skills

HR Driver Licence

Truck driving experience

Tautliner/tailgate trucks

Local pickup and delivery experience

Load restraint knowledge

Safety awareness

Customer service skills

Tools

Tailgate equipment

Job description

Permanent Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 7:00am Start

Team Global Express is seeking an experienced HR Truck Driver to join our team in Singleton, NSW on a permanent full-time basis.

This is a local pickup and delivery role , operating tautliner and tailgate trucks and delivering freight to businesses and customers throughout Singleton and the surrounding community .

If you're an experienced HR Driver who enjoys local driving, interacting with customers and being part of the community you service, we'd like to hear from you.

About the Role

As an HR Driver, you will be responsible for:

• Completing local pickups and deliveries throughout Singleton and surrounding areas .
• Operating HR tautliner and tailgate trucks safely and professionally.
• Starting at approximately 7:00am, Monday to Friday .
• Loading and unloading general freight at customer and depot locations.
• Using tailgate equipment to safely complete deliveries and collections.
• Ensuring freight is correctly secured in accordance with load restraint requirements .
• Completing daily vehicle pre-start checks and reporting any defects.
• Checking freight and delivery documentation for accuracy.
• Using scanning equipment and completing required delivery records.
• Planning and managing your daily deliveries efficiently.
• Providing friendly and professional service to our customers.
• Communicating with the Operations team regarding delays, delivery issues or customer requirements.
• Following all Chain of Responsibility (CoR), fatigue management and safety requirements .
• Reporting hazards, incidents and safety concerns promptly.
• Assisting with general operational duties when required.

What You'll Bring

To be successful, you'll need:

• A current HR Driver Licence – mandatory .
• Previous commercial HR truck-driving experience.
• Experience operating tautliner and/or tailgate trucks will be highly regarded.
• Local pickup and delivery ( PUD ) or general freight experience.
• Good understanding of load restraint and safe freight handling .
• Ability to safely perform manual handling as part of daily deliveries.
• Strong commitment to road and workplace safety.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a daily delivery schedule.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Knowledge of Singleton and the surrounding areas would be advantageous.
• Full Australian working rights.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday | Approximately 7:00am start

This is a permanent full-time position , with some flexibility required depending on daily freight volumes and operational requirements.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent full-time employment
• Monday-to-Friday roster
• 7:00am start
• Local pickup and delivery work – be home after your shift
• Drive tautliner and tailgate trucks.
• Serve businesses and customers across the Singleton community .
• Stable role with an established national transport and logistics business.
• Supportive local Operations team.
• Ongoing training and career-development opportunities within Team Global Express.

Join Team Global Express

If you're an experienced HR Driver who takes pride in safe driving, reliable deliveries and providing great service to the local community, we want to hear from you.

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’re 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.