Heavy Combination Driver

Strait Link; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strait Link in Port Melbourne is seeking experienced Multi Combination Drivers to join our busy depot. You will be responsible for delivery and freight tasks across local routes, with emphasis on safety and compliance with road regulations.

We require HC Vehicle Licence (MC essential), Tas Ports/TAS induction preferred, and a proven track record in freight; able to work without direct supervision and physically fit for manual handling. Location is Port Melbourne with day and afternoon shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum Year 10 Secondary Education (Year 12 preferred).
• Class HC Vehicle Licence (MC essential).
• MSIC and TAS Ports Inducted (preferred but not essential).
• Proven delivery and freight experience.
• Have a focus to always work safely.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Physically fit and willing to do manual handling.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems.
• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full knowledge of federal and state road regulations including load restraint and fatigue management.

Responsibilities

• Drive day shift and afternoon shift for Multi Combination Driver roles.
• Complete local cartage jobs as delegated by the supervisor.
• Assist as a forklift operator when necessary.
• Operate in a competent, safe and law-abiding manner with service orientation.

Skills

Delivery experience

Freight experience

Communication skills

Numeracy and literacy

Safety focus

Self supervision

Physical fitness

Manual handling

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Year 10 education

Tools

MSIC Inducted

Job description

Strait Link has a proud history of being a vital link between Victoria and Tasmania, providing daily sea freight services between Port of Melbourne in Victoria and the Port Burnie in Tasmania. We contribute to the Australian economy by being a key part of the supply chain between Tasmania and the Australian mainland, connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.

Everyday our people, on vessels, at our ports and in our offices play a vital role in connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.

As an employer of Australian seafarers, we take pride in developing the next generation of seafarers and are always on the lookout for talented people to join our inclusive, local community minded and enterprising workforce.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone:

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Strait Link acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

Company Values

Our values Care, Trust, Connected are the foundation of everything we do here at Strait Link. They underpin how we go about performing our roles and activities everyday when we are at work and representing the Strait Link business.

We have multiple opportunities for experienced Multi Combination Drivers for our busy depot in Port Melbourne.

These positions carry a responsibility for all aspects of Road Transport Rules and Regulations which should be conducted in a competent, safe and law abiding manner with due consideration to an efficient and service-oriented environment. Completing any local cartage job as delegated by the supervisor can also be required, as well assisting as a forklift operator when necessary.

We are seeking a day shift driver and an afternoon shift driver.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum Year 10 Secondary Education (Year 12 preferred)
• Class HC Vehicle Licence (MC essential)
• MSIC and TAS Ports Inducted (preferred but not essential)
• Proven delivery and freight experience
• Have a focus to always work safely
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Physically fit and willing to do manual handling
• Basic knowledge of computer systems
• Numeracy and literacy Skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Full knowledge of federal and state road regulations including load restraint and fatigue management

Additional Information

Everyday our people; on vessels, at our ports and in our offices play a vital role in connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.

We’re always looking for talented people to join our inclusive, local community minded and enterprising workforce.

Tasmania is a resourceful, innovative and abundant exporter inspired by its home-grown ingenuity. Strait Link shares the same mindset providing an agile, reliable and dedicated service to help our customers thrive and grow their businesses. Our dedication to being the supplier of choice for Bass Strait port to port services is demonstrated in our investment in people, local port infrastructure, and vessel upgrades over the years.