Driver Trainer

Linfox; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Career development

Well-being benefits

Team environment

Job summary

Linfox is seeking an experienced transport professional to support driver training, assessment and compliance at our Parkinson site in Brisbane. You will work closely with drivers and operational leaders to ensure training is effective, safety-focused and aligned with legislative requirements.

The role combines on-road assessments, coaching and formal training delivery to maintain high standards of safety and driver capability across FMCG and retail environments.

Qualifications

• Current MC licence and demonstrated experience within heavy vehicle transport operations.
• Experience in driver training, assessment and coaching.
• Ability to develop trainers and support safety compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct driver assessments, competency evaluations and licence verification activities.
• Deliver driver inductions, practical training and ongoing capability development programs.
• Provide coaching and feedback to improve driver safety, compliance and performance outcomes.
• Maintain accurate training, assessment and compliance records.
• Build strong working relationships with drivers and operational leaders to support a positive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, Linfox policies and Operational Training procedures.

Skills

MC licence

Heavy vehicle transport

Driver coaching

Safety compliance

Relationship building

Computer literacy

Tools

Outlook

Word

Job description

Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.

What does the job look like?

Linfox is seeking an experienced transport professional to support driver training, assessment and compliance activities at our Parkinson site. Working closely with drivers and operational leaders, you will play a key role in ensuring drivers are trained, competent and operating safely in line with legislative and operational requirements. Combining on-road assessments, coaching and formal training delivery, you will help maintain high standards of safety, compliance and driver capability. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can build credibility with drivers and positively influence performance outcomes.

• Conduct driver assessments, competency evaluations and licence verification activities.
• Deliver driver inductions, practical training and ongoing capability development programs.
• Provide coaching and feedback to improve driver safety, compliance and performance outcomes.
• Maintain accurate training, assessment and compliance records.
• Build strong working relationships with drivers and operational leaders to support a positive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, Linfox policies and Operational Training procedures.

Are you the one?

You will succeed in this role if you are an experienced operator who is passionate about developing others, committed to safety and confident delivering training across a variety of environments and equipment types.

• Current MC licence and demonstrated experience within heavy vehicle transport operations
• Demonstrated transport operations experience, ideally within FMCG, retail or cold-chain environments
• Experience assessing driver capability and providing practical coaching and feedback
• Ability to build credibility and strong working relationships with drivers and operational leaders
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance and developing driver capability
• Strong computer literacy, including Outlook, Word and maintaining accurate training records

What's in it for me?

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
• Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being
• The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply.

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers