Driver Loader

Team Global Express Pty Ltd; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Work from home flexibility

Career development

Employee perks

Parental leave

Peer recognition

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Team Global Express is seeking a Forklift Operator / HC Driver to commence immediately in Gracemere, Rockhampton. This full-time permanent role runs Monday to Friday and focuses on forklift operations within our transport environment, with HC driving duties when required.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, prepping freight for delivery, completing checks and paperwork, and ensuring CoR compliant handling. Applicants must hold an LF licence; HC is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Forklift (LF) licence is required.
• HC licence or higher is highly regarded for additional duties.
• Experience operating forklifts in transport/logistics environments.
• Experience loading/unloading vehicles and containers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to safely load and unload vehicles, containers, trailers and PUDs.
• Load, unload and stage freight within operational areas.
• Prepare freight for delivery runs, ensuring correct, safe loading.
• Assist with container loading/unloading.
• Perform HC deliveries and semi-trailer coverage as required.
• Complete pre-start vehicle checks and transport paperwork.
• Ensure freight is secured per CoR requirements.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a safe, clean condition.
• Follow safety procedures, reporting hazards and incidents.

Skills

Forklift operation

HC driving

Safety consciousness

CoR knowledge

Autonomous work

Job description

About the role

Team Global Express is seeking a Forklift Operator / HC Driver to commence immediately in Gracemere, Rockhampton. This is a Full Time Permanent Role, Monday to Friday. This role will primarily focus on forklift operations within our transport environment, supporting the safe and efficient movement of freight across our operations. You will be responsible for unloading vehicles, loading and unloading containers, preparing PUD vehicles and ensuring freight is handled safely and efficiently. The role will also provide operational support through HC truck driving duties on an as-required basis, assisting with vehicle movements, deliveries and broader transport operations when required.

Key responsibilities

• Operating forklifts to safely load and unload vehicles, containers, trailers and PUD vehicles.
• Loading, unloading and staging freight within operational areas.
• Preparing freight for delivery runs and ensuring vehicles are loaded correctly and safely.
• Assisting with container loading and unloading activities.
• Undertaking HC driving duties when required, including completing customer deliveries, supporting semi-trailer operations and providing additional driver coverage to meet operational requirements.
• Completing vehicle pre-start checks, delivery documentation and required transport paperwork accurately.
• Ensuring all freight is handled, loaded and secured in accordance with company procedures and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements.
• Completing freight scanning and documentation accurately.
• Maintaining forklifts, vehicles, equipment and work areas in a clean, safe and serviceable condition.
• Following all company procedures, including hazard, near miss and incident reporting requirements.

What you'll bring

• A current and valid Forklift (LF) Licence.
• A current HC Licence or higher will be highly regarded, providing additional operational support and coverage for semi-trailer duties when required.
• Previous experience operating forklifts within a transport, freight or logistics environment.
• Experience loading and unloading vehicles, containers and PUD vehicles will be highly regarded.
• Previous experience completing HC deliveries or working within general freight transport operations will be highly regarded.
• A strong understanding of safe freight handling practices and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements.
• The ability to work autonomously, follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong safety focus and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Full working rights in Australia.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

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.

Company Culture

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.

Investment

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.