Driver Scheduler

Dahlsens Building Centres Pty; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid day off on birthday

Employee Assistance Program

Uniform provided

Discounts at over 400 retailers

Team member discounts

Job summary

Dahlsens Building Centres Pty is seeking a Scheduler/Driver to join their Logistics team in Cairns, Queensland. The role involves planning inventory movements, ensuring quality control and conducting site deliveries. Candidates require a minimum of three years' experience in a driving role and a clean driving record.

The company offers various perks such as a day off for birthdays, an Employee Assistance Program, and discounts at over 400 retailers. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a driver role with a clean driving record.
• Advanced understanding of inventory movement and best practices.
• Experienced forklift operator with necessary licenses.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage inventory movements between warehouse and customers.
• Ensure quality control for orders and manage customer deliveries.
• Document and process outgoing and incoming shipments.

Skills

Transport & logistics experience

Inventory management

Strong administration skills

Physically fit

Forklift operation

Heavy Rigid Truck Licence

Job description

ABOUT US

Dahlsens Family Group of Companies is a proud, long‑standing partner to Australia’s builders, from local trades and serious renovators to large‑scale residential and commercial. As an Australian family‑owned and run business, we are committed to supporting the industry and the communities we serve.

We offer a true whole‑of‑house solution, supporting the build from the ground up – from wall frames and trusses through to doors, hardware, windows, roofing, kitchens, bathrooms, and lifestyle cabinetry. We are here to make building simpler, smarter, and more reliable.

With a legacy dating back to 1877, we continue to evolve, helping builders get the job done right and this is just the beginning.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an energetic, organised person to join our Logistics team as a Scheduler/Driver. This role requires someone with a professional attitude who can work with minimal supervision and contribute positively to a team environment where no two days will be the same.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

• Prior experience with transport & logistics is essential.
• Planning, managing and scheduling inventory movements between the warehouse and our customers.
• Ensure quality control; orders are filled correctly and undertake deliveries as required in a timely and efficient manner to our customers.
• Document and process outgoing and incoming shipments of finished goods and/or raw materials.
• Conduct customer deliveries as required and according to schedules.
• High awareness of site safety and duty of care for your team, staff and site visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a driver role, coupled with a clean driving record.
• Advanced understanding of inventory movement and best practice.
• Strong administration skills with an enjoyment for reporting.
• Physically fit with the ability to safely and appropriately manual handle goods.
• Experienced forklift operator.
• Heavy Rigid Truck Licence (HR) Mandatory.
• Forklift Licence (LF) Mandatory.

PERKS

• Take a day off on your Birthday & still get paid for it (subject to eligibility).
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members.
• Uniform provided so you can look the part when customer facing.
• Access to our awesome reward and benefits platform with cashback discounts at over 400 retailers such as Adidas, Woolworths, Coles, Ikea, Woolworths, Myer, Rebel Sports + more!
• Team member discounts may be available (T&C may apply).
• Be part of something strong, we really are growing together.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a zero tolerance to Drugs and Alcohol in the workplace and we do conduct regular random workplace testing.

Only applicants with the Right to Work in Australia will be considered for this position.

If this sounds like the right job for you, and your skills and enthusiasm, click the 'Apply for this job' now and include your Resume and Covering Letter.

Location: Cairns, Bungalow, Bentley Park, Gordonvale, Portsmith, Smithfield