HR Tilt Tray Driver

Newcastle Access; Heatherbrae; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle Access seeks a dedicated HR Tilt Tray Driver to join our team in Heatherbrae, NSW. This full-time role operates tilt tray vehicles, conducts pre-trip/post-trip checks, and manages loading/unloading with a focus on safety and customer service.

You will maintain logs, meet delivery schedules, and ensure compliance with transport regulations. The ideal candidate holds an HR licence, has tilt tray experience, and can work independently yet collaboratively.

Qualifications

• HR licence with clean driving record.
• Experience operating tilt-tray vehicles.
• Understanding of road transport regulations.
• Ability to meet delivery deadlines.
• Good communication and customer service.
• Physically fit for loading/unloading.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Medical fitness certification if required.

Responsibilities

• Operate tilt tray vehicles safely and efficiently to transport machinery to designated locations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure mechanical soundness and compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate logbooks and delivery documentation, recording times and distances.
• Load and unload machines using the tilt tray mechanism, ensuring goods are secured appropriately.
• Communicate professionally with customers and dispatch regarding delivery schedules and any issues encountered.
• Comply with all relevant road transport legislation, including weight limits and driving hour restrictions.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance and report any mechanical faults or defects promptly.
• Adhere to Newcastle Access health and safety policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

HR licence

Tilt-tray operation

Safety regulations

Time management

Customer service

Physical fitness

GPS familiarity

Independence

Tools

Digital logbooks

GPS tracking systems

Job description

Newcastle Access is seeking a dedicated and professional HR Tilt Tray Driver to join our growing team on a full-time basis. This position is based in Heatherbrae, NSW 2324 and is integral to our operations in the access equipment hire industry. As an HR Tilt Tray Driver, you will be responsible for operating our tilt tray vehicle whilst ensuring safe and efficient transportation of machinery. This role requires a proactive individual who can work independently, maintain vehicle safety standards, and provide excellent customer service whilst delivering machinery across varied routes.

What you'll be doing

• Operate tilt tray vehicles safely and efficiently to transporting machinery to designated locations
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure mechanical soundness and compliance with safety regulations
• Maintain accurate logbooks and delivery documentation, recording times, distances and any incidents
• Load and unload machines using the tilt tray mechanism, ensuring goods are secured appropriately
• Communicate professionally with customers and dispatch regarding delivery schedules and any issues encountered
• Comply with all relevant road transport legislation, including weight limits and driving hour restrictions
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance and report any mechanical faults or defects promptly
• Adhere to Newcastle Access health and safety policies and procedures at all times

What we're looking for

• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) driver's licence with a clean driving record
• Proven experience operating tilt tray vehicles in a commercial road transport environment
• Strong understanding of vehicle safety standards and road transport regulations
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to meet delivery deadlines
• Professional communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Physical fitness to perform manual handling tasks associated with loading and unloading
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Current medical fitness certification (if required by legislation)
• A positive attitude towards safety and compliance with company policies
• Experience with digital logbooks and GPS tracking systems is advantageous