Driver MC

K&S Freighters; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Career progression

Employee assistance program

Background checks

Job summary

K&S Freighters in Newcastle is seeking an experienced MC driver to join our port-to-customer logistics team, delivering goods to Tomago with a strong emphasis on safety and on-time performance.

This full-time role requires early starts, proven heavy-vehicle experience (Double or BDoubles preferred), and a commitment to safe loading at the port. You will operate in a collaborative team with electronic load tracking and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid MC licence.
• Experience driving double/BDoubles preferred.
• Commitment to safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Supervise loading at the port and safely deliver to the customer at Tomago.
• Utilise electronic recording device for load tracking and paperwork.

Skills

MC Licence

Heavy vehicle experience

Safety conscious

Loading supervision

Early starts

Job description

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 Contract Logistics:

K&S Contract Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of K&S Corporation, delivering end to end logistics solutions across a broad range of industries with a strong national footprint.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced, professional MC driver to join our Newcastle team.

This is a fulltime role with a permanent shift start time.

You will:

Supervise loading at the port and safely deliver the product to our customer located at Tomago. Utilising an electronic recording device for load tracking and paperwork, you will become part of our collaborative team culture.

You will have:

• A Double or B Double experience
• Tipper experience- highly regarded but not essential
• A positive commitment to safety in the workplace
• Solid Driving history
• Ability to commit to early morning start times
• Demonstrated ability to work with heavy loads of 85 tonnes

Why Join us:

• Rewarding remuneration package
• Growth and development to support career progression
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
• 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.