Fuel Tanker Driver - Cairns

Woodham Petroleum; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay - weekly

Full-time permanent role

Job security with growth

Modern tanker fleet

Supportive team environment

Strong safety focus

Job summary

Woodham Petroleum is seeking an MC Licensed Fuel Tanker Driver to join our Cairns operation. The role focuses on safe, efficient delivery of bulk fuel across Cairns, Far North Queensland and surrounding regional areas.

Based in Cairns, you will operate a well-maintained tanker fleet, comply with safety and fatigue management requirements, and work with customers to uphold reliability and service standards.

Qualifications

• MC Licence (Multicombination) is required.
• DG Licence (Dangerous Goods) is required.
• Experience in fuel transport, tanker driving or road transport.
• Strong safety mindset and compliance focus are essential.
• Reliable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Safe fuel tanker driving and bulk fuel delivery.
• Loading fuel at terminals and delivering to sites.
• Complying with NHVR, fatigue management and safety regulations.
• Completing driver paperwork and delivery records.
• Pre-start checks and maintaining vehicle standards.
• Providing strong customer service on site.

Skills

MC Licence

DG Licence

Fuel transport experience

Safety mindset

Independent/reliable

Job description

Woodham Petroleum operates a regional network of fuel depots, roadhouses, and diesel distribution services across Queensland and New South Wales. As a family-owned business, we are committed to supporting regional communities while providing safe, reliable fuel supply services.

We are seeking an MC Licensed Fuel Tanker Driver to join our Cairns operation. This is a full-time, permanent position offering long-term stability, modern equipment, and the opportunity to be part of a supportive and growing regional team.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced MC Fuel Tanker Driver to join our Cairns team. This role is responsible for the safe, efficient and professional transport and delivery of bulk fuel products to customers throughout Cairns, Far North Queensland and surrounding regional areas.

Based in Cairns, you will operate a well-maintained tanker fleet while ensuring compliance with all safety, fatigue-management and environmental requirements. You will work closely with customers and play an important role in maintaining Woodham Petroleum’s reputation for reliability, safety and customer service.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate + weekly pay
• Full time, ongoing truck driving work
• Job security with a growing fuel transport business
• Modern, well maintained tanker fleet
• Supportive team environment
• Strong safety focus

Key Responsibilities

• Safe fuel tanker driving and bulk fuel delivery
• Loading fuel at terminals and delivering to sites
• Complying with NHVR, fatigue management (BFM), EWDs, and safety regulations
• Completing driver paperwork and delivery records
• Conducting pre start checks and maintaining vehicle standards
• Providing strong customer service on site

About You

• MC Licence (Multi Combination Licence)
• DG Licence (Dangerous Goods Licence)
• Experience in fuel transport, tanker driving or road transport
• Strong safety mindset and compliance focus
• Reliable and able to work independently