HC DG Side Loader Driver - Specialised Regulated Freight

K&S Freighters; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated car lease option

Salary sacrifice

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

K&S Freighters is hiring a HC DG Side Loader Driver for specialised regulated freight in Australia. The role covers metro deliveries and occasional intrastate runs with overnight stays. You will operate a side loader, manage DG products safely, and support yard movements.

A strong safety record and compliance with regulatory requirements are essential. The position offers stable employment with competitive earnings, novated car lease options, salary sacrifice, and employee assistance

Qualifications

• Valid HC licence with on-road driving experience.
• Dangerous Goods licence and handling knowledge.
• Experience operating side loaders for container pickup/delivery.
• Strong safety mindset and fatigue management.
• Clean driving history and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver DG products across metro and intrastate routes in Queensland.
• Operate side loader to load/unload containers.
• Assist yard with container movements and site transfers.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform routine checks.
• Follow safety protocols and report incidents promptly.

Skills

HC Licence

DG Licence

Side loader operation

Safety conscious

Clean driving record

Job description

HC DG Side Loader Driver - Specialised Regulated Freight

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans‑Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.

About Chemtrans

Chemtrans is a division of K&S Freighters and is a well-respected industry leader in the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of Dangerous and Hazardous Goods and chemicals throughout Australia.

The Opportunity:

In this role you'll keep things moving by delivering DG products across the metro and occasionally the country road network. A key part of this role is the operation of a side loader, so experience and skill in this area are essential.

This opportunity is ideal for a team‑player with a positive attitude ready to contribute and showcase their driving and safety skills!

You will be required to undertake occasional intrastate runs within Queensland, which will involve overnight stays away from home.

The successful applicant will also be required to do yard work which will include lining and cleaning containers and equipment and the transfers of trucks and trailers to maintenance facilities and sites.

What you'll bring:

• Valid HC licence with proven on road driving experience
• Skilled operation of side loaders, for container pickup and delivery
• Dangerous Goods licence
• MSIC required/Willing to obtain
• A strong commitment to safety regulations, and fatigue management.
• Clean driving history with no major infringements
• Punctual, reliable, responsible and positive approach to your working day
• Ability to follow instructions, and to communicate effectively

Why Join us:

• Exceptional Earning Potential
• Secure work and reliable pay
• Novated car lease option
• Salary sacrifice
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
• Growth and development to support career progression
• Paid parental leave
• Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
• Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

To uphold our core value of "Everybody Safe Everyday" a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have Australian Citizenship including full working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for these roles.