Field Service Driver - Technical Support

Placements24; Newlands; On-site; AUD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Maintenance support

Overtime pay

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Field Service Driver to support technicians and equipment transport to client sites within Queenstown and the Eastern Cape. You will ensure on-time delivery, maintain vehicle readiness, and assist field teams as needed.

The role requires a valid license, a clean driving record, and strong time management. A professional demeanor and reliability are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving history.
• Familiarity with Queenstown and Eastern Cape road networks.
• Ability to manage time and adapt to schedules.
• Physical ability to assist with loading/unloading equipment.
• Strong communication and professional demeanor.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Transport technicians and equipment to customer sites as scheduled.
• Ensure safe and secure transport of materials and personnel.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of the service vehicle.
• Adhere to traffic laws and safety protocols during transit.
• Keep records of travel times, mileage, and observations.
• Provide basic support to field technicians as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Clean driving record

Road knowledge

Time management

Loading/unloading

Communication skills

Reliability

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a professional and reliable Field Service Driver to support their technical operations in Queenstown and the surrounding Eastern Cape. This role is pivotal in ensuring that service technicians and equipment reach client sites efficiently and on time. You will be responsible for the safe transport of personnel and materials, adherence to schedules, and maintaining the service vehicle. The ideal candidate possesses excellent driving skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to navigate challenging routes, contributing directly to the timely resolution of customer service needs across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport technicians and necessary equipment to customer sites according to a scheduled plan.
• Ensure the safe and secure transport of all materials and personnel.
• Maintain the cleanliness and operational readiness of the assigned service vehicle.
• Adhere strictly to traffic laws and company safety protocols during all transit.
• Keep accurate records of travel times, mileage, and any service-related observations.
• Provide basic support or assistance to field technicians as needed.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and relevant driving experience.
• Knowledge of the road networks within Queenstown and the broader Eastern Cape.
• Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing schedules.
• Physical capability to assist with loading/unloading equipment.
• Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor.
• Must be reliable and committed to punctuality.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary with potential for overtime pay.
• Full-time employment with a reputable company.
• Company-provided service vehicle and maintenance support.
• Opportunities for training and development in technical support logistics.
• A dynamic work environment with a focus on customer service.