HC Driver– Geraldton

Sands Fridge Lines; Geraldton; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Training and development

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Sands Fridge Lines is seeking an experienced HC Driver / Team Leader to join our Geraldton depot. This hands-on leadership role combines professional driving duties with coordinating daily depot operations to ensure safe, timely freight delivery across Geraldton and the Midwest region.

You will lead a small local team, uphold safety and compliance, and drive operational efficiency while delivering excellent customer service. This is a full-time opportunity based in Geraldton, WA.

Qualifications

• Valid HC Driver's Licence is required.
• Experience leading a small team in a transport or distribution setting.
• Proven organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to read load plans and ensure safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Safe and professional delivery of freight across Geraldton and surrounding regional areas.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for the Geraldton depot and leadership of the depot team.
• Providing leadership and support to a small local team.
• Coordinating daily transport and depot activities to meet schedules.
• Reading, interpreting and ensuring compliance with load plans and documentation.
• Operating pallet jacks and performing customer deliveries as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Contact information

• Base Pay $43.99 - $43.99 / Hour


• Employee Type FullTime


• Contact Phone [phone]

Full-Time Opportunity | Geraldton, WA

• Tuesday to Saturday Roster


• Weekly Pay | Leadership Role | Regional Deliveries


• $43.99 per hour flat


• $5,000 sign on bonus, conditions apply

The Opportunity

Sands Fridge Lines is seeking an experienced and motivated HC Driver / Team Leader to join our Midwest Operations based in Geraldton.

This is a hands-on leadership position that combines professional driving responsibilities with the day-to-day coordination of our Geraldton depot operations. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of freight throughout Geraldton and the wider Midwest region while providing leadership and support to a small local team.

If you are a reliable HC Driver looking to take the next step in your career and work for one of Western Australia's leading transport and logistics providers, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe and professional delivery of freight throughout Geraldton and surrounding regional areas


• Acting as the primary point of contact for the Geraldton depot


• Providing leadership and support to a small local team


• Coordinating daily transport and depot activities


• Monitoring and recording product temperatures in accordance with company and customer requirements


• Ensuring all delivery documentation and transport paperwork is accurately completed


• Operating electric and manual pallet jacks


• Performing customer deliveries, including hand unloads where required


• Reading and interpreting load plans, manifests, run sheets, and job documentation


• Maintaining a strong focus on customer service and operational efficiency


• Promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures

About You

• A current and valid HC Driver's Licence


• Previous experience operating HC vehicles in a transport or distribution environment


• Demonstrated leadership experience or the ability to lead and support a small team


• Strong organisational and communication skills


• The ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions


• A commitment to workplace safety and compliance


• Experience with freight handling and load restraint practices


• A strong customer service focus and professional attitude

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience within refrigerated transport, FMCG, or food distribution operations

Why Join Sands Fridge Lines?

At Sands Fridge Lines, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees are supported, valued, and given opportunities to succeed.

We offer:

• Weekly pay


• Competitive pay rates and overtime opportunities


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation


• Supportive leadership and team environment


• The opportunity to work with one of Western Australia's most respected transport and logistics providers