HC Truck Driver

Workforce Extensions; Geelong; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Extensions Geelong is seeking an experienced HC Truck Driver to join a well-established manufacturing and distribution business based in Geelong. You will deliver manufactured products across Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria, with early starts and weekday work; casual initially, with the aim of transitioning to permanent full-time after about three months.

Candidates must hold a current HC licence, have experience with heavy vehicles and load restraint, and be reliable,

Qualifications

• A current HC driver's licence.
• Experience operating heavy vehicles and trailer combinations.
• Strong knowledge of load restraint and transport safety requirements.
• Ability to navigate Melbourne's metropolitan road network.
• Ability to manage delivery schedules and work independently.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach with customers.
• Reliable attitude with strong work ethic and commitment to safety.
• Willingness to complete regional deliveries when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate HC truck and trailer combinations safely and professionally.
• Complete deliveries to customers across Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria.
• Secure and restrain loads in accordance with transport safety requirements.
• Prepare and secure loads for following morning's deliveries.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate delivery paperwork and driver records, including logbooks where required.
• Communicate with production, dispatch and customers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Assist with general transport and dispatch duties as required.
• Represent the business professionally at customer sites.

Skills

HC Licence

Load Restraint

Delivery Scheduling

Independent Work

Communication

Job description

Workforce Extensions Geelong is currently seeking an experienced and reliable HC Truck Driver to join a well-established manufacturing and distribution business based in Geelong.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver looking for consistent weekday work, early morning starts and the potential to secure a permanent, full-time position with a reputable local employer. Initially commencing on a casual basis, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to transition into direct, permanent employment with our client after approximately three months.

About the role

Working from our client's Charlemont facility, you will be responsible for delivering manufactured products to customers across Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria. The majority of deliveries are within Melbourne's western suburbs, including Laverton, Truganina, Point Cook and Altona, along with regular deliveries throughout the Geelong region. There will also be scheduled deliveries to Melbourne's eastern and southeastern suburbs, with occasional regional trips depending on customer requirements and seasonal demand.

Our client operates a combination of Heavy Rigid tautliner and tray trucks, both towing dual-axle trailers, requiring a current HC licence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating HC truck and trailer combinations safely and professionally.
• Completing deliveries to customers across Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria.
• Securing and restraining loads in accordance with transport safety requirements.
• Preparing and securing loads for the following morning's deliveries.
• Conducting daily vehicle inspections and reporting any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintaining accurate delivery paperwork and driver records, including logbooks where required.
• Communicating with production, dispatch and customers to ensure deliveries are completed efficiently.
• Assisting with general transport and dispatch-related duties where required.
• Representing the business professionally when attending customer sites.

Hours and employment conditions

• Casual, with the intention of transitioning to permanent full-time employment after approximately three months.
• Standard hours: 5:30am - 1:36pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.
• Working hours may occasionally vary depending on delivery schedules, urgent customer requirements and regional trips.

About you

• A current and valid HC driver's licence.
• Previous experience operating heavy vehicles and trailer combinations.
• Strong knowledge of load restraint and transport safety requirements.
• Confidence navigating Melbourne's metropolitan road network.
• The ability to manage delivery schedules and work independently.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with customers.
• A reliable attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to workplace safety.
• Willingness to complete regional deliveries when required.

Previous experience delivering manufactured products, timber, building materials or similar freight would be highly regarded.

Familiarity with Melbourne's western suburbs and experience maintaining driver logbooks would also be advantageous.

A forklift licence is not required for this position.

What's on offer?

• Genuine casual-to-permanent opportunity after approximately three months.
• Early morning starts with standard finishes around 1:36pm.
• Consistent work with an established Geelong manufacturing business.
• A mixture of local, metropolitan and occasional regional deliveries.
• Work with a supportive production and dispatch team.
• Opportunity to become a long-term member of a locally based business.

All applications will be treated confidentially.