HR Driver - Hooklift Driver

Select Aust Sydney; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Start

Negotiable Pay

Stability

Quality Gear

Job summary

Randstad invites applications for an experienced Heavy Rigid Hooklift Driver in Keysborough, VIC. This permanent night-shift role offers stability with negotiable pay based on experience, driving modern heavy vehicles in a busy depot for commercial and industrial clients.

Applicants must demonstrate proven hooklift operation, hold an HR licence, and be available for night work with a strict safety mindset. Immediate start possible.

Qualifications

• Mandatory hands-on experience operating hooklift systems.
• Licence: Heavy Rigid (HR) required with a clean record.
• Willingness to work night shifts and overnight hours.
• Strong safety, compliance and zero-harm mindset.
• Reliable with good time management and autonomous work capability.

Responsibilities

• Operate HR hooklift trucks to deliver, swap and remove bins.
• Navigate routes for night-shift runs across Melbourne/Keysborough.
• Secure loads, tarp if needed, and comply with CoR and heavy-vehicle rules.
• Conduct pre/post-shift inspections and report safety issues.
• Complete run sheets, digital logs and tipping dockets accurately.
• Follow all site safety, environmental and traffic protocols.

Skills

Hooklift experience

Night shift availability

Safety focused

Job description

Job Description

Job Type: Temporary position | Full time position

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.