hr driver - hooklift driver

HR Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Start

Negotiable Pay

Stable long-term work

Job summary

Randstad in Melbourne is seeking an experienced HR Hooklift Driver for a permanent night shift role based at Keysborough. You will operate modern hooklift trucks, servicing commercial and industrial clients while contributing to a safe, efficient depot operation.

Applicants must have a valid HR licence with proven hooklift experience, be available for night shifts, and demonstrate strong safety and reliability. Competitive pay negotiable by experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current and valid HR licence with a clean driving record.
• Proven, hands-on experience operating hooklift systems.
• Available and committed to night-shift work.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance and zero-harm practices.
• Physically fit for manual tasks and heavy vehicle work.
• Reliable with excellent time management and ability to work alone overnight.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HR hooklift trucks to deliver, swap, and remove large waste bins.
• Run scheduled night-shift routes across Melbourne/Keysborough region.
• Ensure loads are secured, tarped if needed, and compliant with CoR and heavy-vehicle rules.
• Perform pre-start and post-shift inspections; report safety issues.
• Complete run sheets, digital logbooks and tipping dockets accurately.
• Adhere to site safety rules and traffic management protocols.

Skills

Safety focus

Autonomous night shift

Time management

Manual handling

Job description

URGENT: Experienced Hooklift Driver (Night Shift)

Location: Keysborough, VIC Employment Type: Temp - Full time hours Start Date: Immediate Start Available Remuneration: Highly competitive; Negotiable based on your experience level

About the Opportunity

We are currently partnering with an industry-leading, global environmental services and waste management company to urgently source an experienced Heavy Rigid (HR) Hooklift Driver.

Based out of a busy depot in Keysborough, this is a permanent night-shift role offering stability and excellent earning potential for the right operator. You will be operating a modern, well-maintained fleet, servicing commercial and industrial clients across the region.

PLEASE NOTE: This role requires hitting the ground running. Demonstrated, hands‑on experience operating Hooklift trucks is strictly mandatory. If you do not have previous hooklift experience, your application will not be considered for this specific role.

Key Responsibilities

• Hooklift Operations: Safely and efficiently operate HR hooklift trucks to deliver, swap, and remove large roll-on/roll-off commercial waste bins.
• Route Navigation: Execute scheduled night-shift runs across the Melbourne/Keysborough region in a timely manner.
• Load Management: Ensure all loads are correctly secured, tarped (if required), and fully compliant with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and heavy vehicle regulations.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Conduct thorough pre-start and post-shift vehicle inspections, promptly reporting any maintenance or safety issues.
• Administration: Accurately complete run sheets, digital logbooks, and tipping dockets.
• Safety First: Adhere strictly to all site safety rules, environmental guidelines, and traffic management protocols.

Strict Requirements

• Licence: Hold a current and valid Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver’s Licence (or higher) with a clean driving record.
• Experience (MANDATORY): You must have proven, demonstrable experience operating hooklift systems.
• Availability: Must be fully available and committed to working Night Shifts.
• Safety Focus: A strong, uncompromising commitment to safety, compliance, and zero-harm workplace practices.
• Physical Fitness: Fit to perform the manual tasks associated with securing loads and operating heavy vehicle equipment.
• Reliability: Excellent time management, punctuality, and the ability to work autonomously overnight.

What’s On Offer?

• Immediate Start: Skip the long interview processes; we want to get you behind the wheel ASAP.
• Negotiable Pay: We recognize and reward top-tier experience. Pay rates are open for negotiation based on what you bring to the table.
• Stability: Long-term, secure work with an essential services industry leader.
• Quality Gear: Drive modern, safe, and fully serviced heavy vehicles.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.