hr truck driver

HR Partners; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Consistent Monday–Friday work

Scenic Far North Queensland location

Job summary

HR Partners in Cairns, Queensland, is seeking an experienced HR Truck Driver to join our team in Far North Queensland. You will deliver goods across the local region, manually unload, and operate electronic pallet jacks as required.

Candidates must hold a current HR license, have proven tautliner experience, and uphold safety and road rules. Expect early starts (5:00–7:00) and finishes (6:00–7:00) Monday to Friday, with pre-employment checks including drug and alcohol testing.

Qualifications

• Current and valid HR (Heavy Rigid) Driver's License.
• Proven experience driving HR tautliner trucks.
• Experience operating electronic pallet jacks is preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to road rules.
• Excellent physical fitness for manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HR tautliner trucks for local deliveries to Cairns region.
• Manually unload and deliver goods at destinations.
• Operate electronic pallet jacks as required.
• Adhere to road safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain professionalism and customer service.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and on time.

Skills

Safe driving

Manual handling

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

HR Driver's License (Heavy Rigid)

Tools

Electronic pallet jacks

Job description

Are you an experienced and reliable HR Truck Driver looking for a challenging yet rewarding role in beautiful Far North Queensland? We are seeking a dedicated individuals to join our team in Cairns, responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of goods across the local region.

About the Role:

This is a hands-on role where you will be driving HR tautliner trucks, primarily operating routes from Cairns to Port Douglas, the Tablelands, and Mission Beach. You will be responsible for manually unloading and delivering all loads, requiring a strong work ethic and good physical fitness. Experience operating electronic pallet jacks is highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operate HR tautliner trucks for deliveries to various locations including Port Douglas, Tablelands, and Mission Beach.
• Manually hand unload and deliver goods at each destination.
• Operate electronic pallet jacks as required.
• Adhere to all road safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and on time.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Current and valid HR (Heavy Rigid) Driver's License (essential).
• Proven experience driving HR tautliner trucks.
• Experience operating electronic pallet jacks is preferred.
• A strong commitment to safety and adherence to road rules.
• Excellent physical fitness and the ability to perform manual handling tasks consistently.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol Test.
• Must be able to pass a Police Check.
• Must be physically fit to pass a pre-employment physical assessment.
• Availability to work staggered starts between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM, finishing between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and dynamic role within a supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to work in the scenic Far North Queensland region.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Consistent Monday to Friday work.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.