Driver

K&S Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive on the job training

Supportive team environment

Late model Scania/Mercedes automatics

License upgrades and career dev

Job summary

K&S Corporation is hiring for local dayshift drivers at the Botany depot. You will be involved in transporting Class 8 liquid dangerous goods across NSW, loading/unloading, and operating pumping equipment with strict adherence to safety and customer service standards.

We provide 4 weeks of comprehensive training, use late model Scania/Mercedes automatics, and support license upgrades and career development within the Chemtrans division.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months driving experience.
• Knowledge of Sydney metro area.
• Strong, safe driving record.
• Able to wear PPE including chemical suits and face shields.
• Dangerous Goods license is desirable but can be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support local and country NSW transport operations.
• Load and unload various Class 8 liquid dangerous goods.
• Operate specialised pumping equipment safely.
• Wear PPE appropriate for transported products.
• Complete customer deliveries and maintain safety and compliance.

Skills

Driving experience

Knowledge of Sydney metro

Safe driving history

PPE usage

Overtime readiness

Customer service

Strong communication

Education

Dangerous Goods license (desirable)

Job description

Who are we:

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand.Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients.With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.

About Chemtrans

Chemtrans is a division of K&S Freighters and is a well-respected industry leader in the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of Dangerous and Hazardous Goods and chemicalsthroughout Australia.

The Opportunity:

Ready for a change in your driving career?

Chemtrans have opportunities for local dayshift drivers at their Botany depot in the lead up to their peak season, and to commence as soon as possible.

Whether you’re already experienced in Dangerous Goods transportation, or ready to build your existing driving skills, we’ll provide you with 4 weeks of comprehensive training and support for you to develop your skills and further your career.

Experience the supportive and career focussed culture that is Chemtrans and become a highly skilled Dangerous goods driver.

About the role:

You’ll be involved in a variety of local and country transport operations throughout NSW, including:

• Transporting, loading and unloading a variety of Class 8 liquid dangerous goods.
• Operating specialised pumping equipment safely.
• Wearing appropriate PPE to suit the product being transported.
• Completing customer deliveries to our clients’ customers both local metro and country NSW.
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance and customer service is essential.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven driving experience around - minimum of 12mths
• Knowledge of Sydney metro.
• Strong and safe driving history
• Ability to wear required PPE Chemical suits and PPE including face shields and helmets as required
• Dangerous Goods license - desirable but can support with obtaining
• A flexible mindset towards the ever-changing demands of the transport industry
• Able to work overtime when required
• Positive attitude who can deliver high quality customer service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

What we offer:

We invest in our people, and offer the following to support our driver’s in building long term careers:

• Extensive on the job training in all aspects of the role before you are out on your own.
• A supportive team environment where you will be coached every step of the way to set you up for success.
• Late model Scania and Mercedes automatics.
• License upgrades and career development opportunities.

Why Join us:

• Rewarding remuneration package
• Salary sacrifice
• Paid parental leave
• Growth and development to support career progression
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
• Corporate health plan discount
• Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
• Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

To uphold our core value of“Everybody Safe Everyday” a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.