Driver/Dockhand

NZ National Networks Limited; Cambridge; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development and mentoring

Employee perks and discounts

Flexible work options

Parental leave policy

Peer recognition awards

Job summary

Team Global Express is seeking a Driver/Dockhand based at Hobart Airport in Cambridge to perform local pickup and delivery of general freight, forklift duties, and depot operations with a strong focus on safety and customer service.

The role requires an MR Driver Licence, a Forklift Licence and experience in transport or logistics. Full working rights in Australia are required; duties include loading/unloading, freight checks, and documentation across Hobart local routes.

Qualifications

• A current MR Driver Licence.
• A current Forklift Licence.
• Experience in professional driving, transport, freight or logistics.
• Experience with local pickup and delivery operations.
• Strong understanding of safe driving practices and load restraint.
• Ability to load, unload, handle and secure general freight.
• Knowledge of Hobart and surrounding areas or ability to navigate local routes.
• Commitment to safety, compliance and responsible driving.
• Professional and customer-focused approach when dealing with customers and the public.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled local pickup and delivery runs across Hobart.
• Safely operate an MR vehicle between the depot and customer locations.
• Complete multiple pickups and deliveries during each run.
• Load and unload general freight at the depot and customer sites.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload freight as required.
• Check freight against consignment details and delivery documentation.
• Ensure freight is loaded, secured and protected during transit.
• Perform pre-start and routine vehicle safety checks.
• Safely maneuver vehicles in depot yards, loading areas, customer premises, and confined spaces.
• Complete delivery documentation, freight scanning and proof of delivery requirements.
• Provide professional and courteous service to customers and site contacts.
• Report damaged, missing or incorrectly addressed freight.
• Report vehicle defects, incidents, delays or other issues as required.
• Assist with freight handling and general depot operations between driving runs.
• Follow all company safety procedures, road laws and operational requirements.

Skills

MR Driver Licence

Forklift Licence

Professional driving

Local deliveries

Safety practices

Load restraint

Customer service

Right of work Australia

Job description

About the role

Team Global Express is seeking an Driver/Dockhand to join our team based at Hobart Airport in Cambridge. This is a hands-on transport role responsible for the safe and efficient pickup and delivery of general freight across the local area, along with forklift and depot duties.

Key responsibilities include:

• Completing scheduled local pickup and delivery runs across Hobart
• Safely operating an MR vehicle between the depot and customer locations
• Completing multiple pickups and deliveries throughout each run
• Loading and unloading general freight at the depot and customer sites
• Operating a forklift to load and unload freight as required
• Checking freight against consignment details and delivery documentation
• Ensuring freight is correctly loaded, secured, and protected during transit
• Completing pre-start and routine vehicle safety checks
• Safely manoeuvring vehicles in depot yards, loading areas, customer premises, and other confined areas
• Completing delivery documentation, freight scanning, and proof of delivery requirements
• Providing professional and courteous service when dealing with customers and site contacts
• Reporting damaged, missing, or incorrectly addressed freight
• Reporting vehicle defects, incidents, delays, or other issues as required
• Assisting with freight handling and general depot operations between driving runs
• Following all company safety procedures, road laws, and operational requirements

What you'll bring

• A current and valid MR Driver Licence
• A current Forklift Licence
• Previous experience in a professional driving, transport, freight, or logistics environment
• Experience with local pickup and delivery operations
• A strong understanding of safe driving practices and load restraint
• The ability to safely load, unload, handle, and secure general freight
• Knowledge of Hobart and surrounding areas, or the ability to confidently navigate local delivery routes
• A strong commitment to safety, compliance, and responsible driving
• A professional and customer-focused approach when dealing with customers and members of the public
• Full working rights in Australia

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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.