Heavy Vehicle Driver Trainer - Barnawartha

Ron Finemore Transport Services; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ron Finemore Transport in Barnawartha is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Driver Trainer to coach, mentor and develop the next generation of professional drivers. This full-time, permanent role reports to the Operations team and is based at the Barnawartha Woolworths DC, with travel to nearby depots as needed.

You'll apply real-world driving experience to build capability, safety culture and confidence across the fleet.

Qualifications

• HC licence required (minimum) and MC licence highly regarded.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHS requirements and Chain of Responsibility.
• Natural coaching ability with hands-on experience in heavy vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Coach and assess drivers on-road and in the yard to build skill and safety.
• Conduct driver recruitment assessments, inductions, and on-road observations.
• Complete structured driver reviews at 1 and 3 months post-commencement.
• Carry out drug and alcohol testing, coupling checks, and site inspections.
• Support other depots, occasional travel to Melbourne, Wagga, Sydney, Canberra or Orange.

Skills

HC licence

MC licence

WHS knowledge

Coaching ability

Heavy vehicle experience

Job description

Heavy Vehicle Driver Trainer - Barnawartha

Heavy Vehicle Driver Trainer (Barnawartha)

Be the driver behind better driving

About the role

Join RFT as a full-time, permanent Driver Trainer based at our Barnawartha Woolworths DC — the operational heart of our network. Reporting into the Operations team, you'll use your real-world driving experience to coach, mentor and develop the next generation of professional drivers, helping build capability, confidence and a strong safety culture across our fleet.

This role is ideal for experienced drivers looking to transition off the road and into a rewarding career where they can share their knowledge and help develop others. A formal training qualification is not required to apply — we're looking for people with the right experience, attitude and passion for coaching.

About the company

Ron Finemore Transport (RFT) is a nationally recognised, regionally based transport and logistics company servicing Eastern Australia. Established in 2004, RFT employs over 900 people and operates a modern fleet of 300+ trucks. We're proud of our safety-first culture and our commitment to regional communities.

Cert IV in Training & Assessment — fully supported

Home more often — enjoy greater work-life balance while staying connected to the transport industry

Long-term career security with a respected employer

Salary packaging options — vehicles, phones, laptops

Duties

Coach and assess drivers on-road and in the yard to build skill and safety

Conduct driver recruitment assessments, inductions, and on-road observations

Complete structured driver reviews at 1 and 3 months post-commencement

Carry out drug and alcohol testing, coupling checks, and site inspections

Support other depots, occasional travel to Melbourne, Wagga, Sydney, Canberra or Orange.

Skills & experience

HC licence (minimum), MC licence highly regarded

Demonstrated heavy vehicle driving experience in supermarket DC operations

Strong knowledge of WHS and Chain of Responsibility (COR) requirements

Natural coaching ability — drivers learn from you because you've done the job

Culture

People enjoy working at RFT because the work genuinely matters — every driver you train contributes to safer roads and more reliable supply chains. We're a down-to-earth, safety-first team where experience is respected, growth is supported, and you're trusted to do your job well.