Drivers

Ron Finemore Transport; Barnawartha; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car

Superannuation

Job summary

Ron Finemore Transport seeks a Driver Trainer to coach and develop professional drivers, using real-world experience to strengthen safety culture across the fleet.

Based at Barnawartha Woolworths DC, you will report to the Operations team and help build capability through on-road coaching, inductions, and driver reviews, with flexibility and a clear focus on safety and training excellence.

Qualifications

• HC licence (minimum); MC licence highly regarded.
• Demonstrated heavy vehicle driving experience in supermarket DC operations.
• Strong knowledge of WHS and COR requirements.
• Natural coaching ability; experience in teaching drivers.

Responsibilities

• Coach and assess drivers on-road and in the yard to build skill and safety.
• Conduct driver recruitment assessments, inductions, and on-road observations.
• Complete structured driver reviews at 1 and 3 months post-commencement.
• Carry out drug and alcohol testing, coupling checks, and site inspections.
• Support other depots, occasional travel to Melbourne, Wagga, Sydney, Canberra or Orange.

Skills

Coaching ability

Heavy vehicle driving experience

WHS & COR knowledge

Driver development

Education

Cert IV in Training & Assessment

Job description

$95,000 - $105,000 + super + car

• Less driving, more coaching - help shape RFT's safety and training culture
• Flexibility and autonomy - manage your own schedule and plan your week
• Career development - Cert IV in Training & Assessment with RFT's support

Turn your driving experience into a rewarding career. Develop the next generation of drivers while enjoying greater flexibility and work-life balance.

About the role

Join RFT as a full-time, permanent Driver Trainer based at our Barnawartha Woolworths DC - the operational heart of our network. Reporting into the Operations team, you'll use your real-world driving experience to coach, mentor and develop the next generation of professional drivers, helping build capability, confidence and a strong safety culture across our fleet.

This role is ideal for experienced drivers looking to transition off the road and into a rewarding career where they can share their knowledge and help develop others. A formal training qualification is not required to apply - we're looking for people with the right experience, attitude and passion for coaching.

About the company

Ron Finemore Transport (RFT) is a nationally recognised, regionally based transport and logistics company servicing Eastern Australia. Established in 2004, RFT employs over 900 people and operates a modern fleet of 300+ trucks. We're proud of our safety-first culture and our commitment to regional communities.

Benefits

• Cert IV in Training & Assessment - fully supported
• Home more often - enjoy greater work-life balance while staying connected to the transport industry
• Long-term career security with a respected employer
• Salary packaging options - vehicles, phones, laptops
• Retail discounts - JB HiFi, Harvey Norman, Supercheap Auto, BCF

Duties

• Coach and assess drivers on-road and in the yard to build skill and safety
• Conduct driver recruitment assessments, inductions, and on-road observations
• Complete structured driver reviews at 1 and 3 months post-commencement
• Carry out drug and alcohol testing, coupling checks, and site inspections
• Support other depots, occasional travel to Melbourne, Wagga, Sydney, Canberra or Orange.

Skills & experience

• HC licence (minimum), MC licence highly regarded
• Demonstrated heavy vehicle driving experience in supermarket DC operations
• Strong knowledge of WHS and Chain of Responsibility (COR) requirements
• Natural coaching ability - drivers learn from you because you've done the job

Culture

People enjoy working at RFT because the work genuinely matters - every driver you train contributes to safer roads and more reliable supply chains. We're a down-to-earth, safety-first team where experience is respected, growth is supported, and you're trusted to do your job well.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check, national crime check and have the right to work in Australia.