HC Driver

Linfox; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 44,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development programs

Dining and lifestyle benefits

Health and well-being programs

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Linfox’s Intermodal team in West Melbourne VIC is offering casual night shifts for experienced HC drivers with sideloader and rail terminal experience. You will move containerised freight for major customers, across Melbourne and surrounding areas, on a Monday–Friday 6pm–2am schedule with overtime potential.

You will safely operate sideloaders, perform pre-start checks, ensure proper load restraint, and maintain clear communication with schedulers and terminal teams while upholding Linfox’s

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating HC vehicles.
• Previous sideloader experience in rail terminal environments is preferred.
• Experience transporting containerised freight across urban and surrounding areas.
• Strong understanding of pre-start checks, load restraints and safe container movements.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport containerised freight across Melbourne and surrounding areas.
• Operate sideloaders safely and efficiently when loading and unloading containers.
• Complete daily pre-start and pre-trip checks, coupling/uncoupling procedures and refueling.
• Ensure loads are correctly positioned and restrained before transport.
• Communicate effectively with allocators, drivers, supervisors, customers and terminal teams.

Skills

HC driving

Sideloaders

Rail terminal experience

Container transport

Safety & compliance

Education

HC licence

Job description

As part of a highly coordinated, large-scale operation, you’ll move freight more efficiently across the country, delivering for major Australian businesses.You’ll work in a structured environment designed to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime, with modern equipment, strong safety standards and reliable routes.Intermodal plays a key role in our plans for a smarter, more efficient and more connected supply chain – and that means great opportunities for you.At Linfox, anything’s possible when you’re backed to go further.

What does the job look like?

Linfox’s Intermodal business unit have multiple casual opportunities for experienced HC Drivers with sideloader and rail terminal experience join our Rail Operations team located in West Melbourne VIC.Working across our rail and container operations, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of containerised freight for major customers across Melbourne and surrounding areas

We currently have multiple casual opportunities on night shift with a working schedule of Monday - Friday from 6pm - 2am + reasonable overtime.Key areas:

• Safely transport containerised freight across Melbourne and surrounding areas
• Operate sideloaders safely and efficiently when loading and unloading containers
• Complete daily pre-start and pre-trip checks, coupling/uncoupling procedures and refueling
• Ensure all loads are correctly positioned and restrained before transport
• Communicate effectively with allocators, drivers, supervisors, customers and terminal teams
• Keep safety front of mind every day and contribute to Linfox’s Vision Zero commitment

Are you the one?

You’re an experienced HC driver who has experience working with containers, sideloaders and within rail terminal environments. You take pride in doing the job safely, communicate well with the people around you and bring a positive, reliable attitude to every shift.You can demonstrate:

• 3+ years of experience operating HC vehicles and hold a valid HC licence
• Previous sideloader experience
• Experience transporting containerised freight across Melbourne and surrounding areas
• Previous experience working within rail terminals will be highly regarded
• You have a strong understanding of pre-start checks, load restraints and safe container movements
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to safety and safe work practices

What's in it for me?

• Career development opportunities and mentoring programs
• Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being
• The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply.

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

To find out more about us, visit www.linfox.com