Driver/ Loader

agreenspace; Gracemere; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift loading included

Full-time employment

Ongoing training

Supportive team

Job summary

Team Global Express is hiring an HR Driver for the Gracemere/Somerset area to conduct local pickups and deliveries with a focus on safety and customer service.

The role involves operating HR vehicles, securing loads, and completing daily checks while maintaining efficient delivery schedules and professional communication with customers and operations teams.

Qualifications

• A valid HR licence is mandatory.
• Experience driving HR vehicles in a commercial setting is essential.
• Knowledge of load restraint and Chain of Responsibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete local pickups and deliveries across Gracemere and surrounding areas.
• Operate HR vehicles safely and professionally.
• Complete multi-drop deliveries and collections as required.
• Load and unload freight safely and efficiently.
• Ensure freight is secured and transported in accordance with CoR.

Skills

HR licence

Vehicle operation

Local deliveries

Load restraint

Safety focus

Job description

Full-Time Permanent | Monday to Friday | PM Shift

Team Global Express is seeking an experienced HR Driver to join our Gracemere Somerset team.

This is a local pickup and delivery role , servicing customers across Gracemere and surrounding areas.

You’ll be responsible for completing local deliveries and pickups safely, efficiently and professionally while providing excellent service to our customers.

Key responsibilities

• Complete local pickups and deliveries across Gracemere and surrounding areas
• Operate HR vehicles safely and professionally
• Complete multi-drop deliveries and collections as required
• Load and unload freight safely and efficiently
• Ensure freight is correctly secured and transported in accordance with load restraint and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and pre-start checks
• Complete delivery documentation, scanning and manifests accurately
• Ensure deliveries and pickups are completed within required timeframes
• Communicate effectively with Operations, customers and other drivers
• Provide professional and reliable customer service at every delivery and collection

About you

• A current and valid HR licence - mandatory
• LF is a preference not a mandatory requirement
• Demonstrated commercial experience operating HR vehicles
• Previous local PUD, general freight or transport experience
• Sound knowledge of load restraint and Chain of Responsibility requirements
• Experience safely loading, unloading and securing freight
• Ability to complete vehicle pre-start inspections
• Good communication and customer-service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your delivery schedule
• Good level of physical fitness and ability to undertake manual handling
• Strong attention to safety

What's on Offer

• Monday to Friday PM shift (12pm-9pm)
• $34.10 per hour + 17.5% shift loading plus super
• Stable full-time employment
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow into reach stacker operations and broader leadership responsibility

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.