Front Lift & Rear Lift Drivers - Waste Collection

CoreStaff; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay through CoreStaff

Overtime when available

Permanent opportunity for the right候

Job summary

CoreStaff seeks experienced Front Lift and Rear Lift Drivers to join our waste collection team based in Kilburn, Adelaide. You’ll operate collection vehicles, travel between sites, and ensure safe, timely waste pickups. Early starts and 45–50 hour weeks are typical.

Essentials: HR licence, ability to obtain police clearance, White Card, and pre-employment medical & drug checks. Weekly pay, potential for overtime and a transition to permanent employment for the right candidates.

Qualifications

• Current and valid HR driver's licence.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance.
• White Card.
• Ability to complete pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening and police checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate Front Lift or Rear Lift waste collection vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Complete scheduled waste collections around Adelaide metropolitan area.
• Follow routes and manage time to meet daily service requirements.
• Position bins and assist with manual handling when required.
• Complete vehicle pre-start and post-shift inspections.
• Maintain accurate work diaries and collection records.
• Comply with road transport laws, fatigue management and site safety procedures.

Skills

HR licence

Safety-focused

Time management

Pre-employment screening

Job description

READY FOR A FRESH START? JOIN OUR TEAM!

CoreStaff is currently seeking experienced Front Lift and Rear Lift Drivers to join our client's waste collection team based in Kilburn, Adelaide.

If you hold a current HR licence, enjoy being behind the wheel and don't mind a hands-on role, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

We're looking for reliable, safety-focused drivers who take pride in their work and understand that waste collection is about more than just driving from A to B. Whether you have experience in waste collection, multi-drop delivery, courier services or another hands-on driving role, we'd love to hear from you.

• Depending on role $41.99 -- $43.40per/hr. ordinary time, plus applicable penalties.
• Monday to Friday work, with approximately 45–50 hours per week.
• Early starts with your afternoons generally free once your shift is complete.
• Ongoing, stable work with an established waste services operation.
• Weekly pay through CoreStaff.
• Potential for overtime when available.
• Opportunity to transition from casual to permanent employment for the right candidates.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working as part of an experienced waste collection team, you'll operate Front Lift or Rear Lift collection vehicles throughout the Adelaide metropolitan area.

Your day will involve travelling between collection locations, safely collecting and transporting waste, and delivering it to authorised disposal facilities.

This is an active, hands-on driving role that requires good time management, attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety.

Your duties will include:

• Operating Front Lift or Rear Lift waste collection vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Completing scheduled waste collections throughout the Adelaide metropolitan area.
• Following collection routes and managing your time to meet daily service requirements.
• Positioning bins and assisting with manual handling where required.
• Completing vehicle pre-start and post-shift inspections.
• Maintaining accurate work diaries and collection records.
• Following road transport laws, fatigue management requirements and site safety procedures.

Essential requirements:

1. Current and valid Heavy Rigid (HR) driver's licence.
2. Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance.
3. Ability to provide a current driving record.
4. White Card.
5. Ability to successfully complete a commercial driver's pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening and required police checks. Hepatitis A and B and tetanus vaccinations, or willingness and ability to obtain them.

Why join CoreStaff?

At CoreStaff, we pride ourselves on looking after our employees. You're not just another candidate sent out to an assignment and forgotten about.

We value our people, recognise hard work and provide ongoing support throughout your assignment.

Our goal is to help you find stable work where you can build your skills and grow your career.

CoreStaff is a proud leader in workplace diversity. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, women seeking non-traditional roles and applicants with disabilities.