HR Truck Driver / Delivery Driver

Greystones Recruitment; Beechworth; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Tribe Rural Services is seeking an experienced HR Truck Driver to join its transport and delivery operation servicing Melbourne and North East Victoria. This hands-on role involves loading, transporting and unloading freight, and representing the company professionally with customers.

Typical week includes Melbourne runs with early starts, long hours, and regional deliveries across Albury-Wodonga and surrounding areas. Overtime and penalties apply; Saturday work is optional.

Qualifications

• Must have a current HR Driver Licence.
• Experience driving heavy vehicles with a good driving record.
• Physically fit and able to load/unload freight.
• Reliable with early starts and punctual.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate an HR vehicle in accordance with transport requirements.
• Complete scheduled metropolitan and regional pickups and deliveries.
• Load and unload freight safely and efficiently.
• Assist with movement and handling of stock at depots and customer sites.
• Check loads and ensure freight is secured.
• Complete delivery documentation and obtain customer acknowledgments.
• Liaise professionally with customers during pickups and deliveries.
• Ensure deliveries are completed on time.
• Conduct vehicle checks and report safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe and presentable vehicle.
• Represent Tribe Rural Services professionally at all times.

Skills

HR License

Heavy vehicle driving

Road safety

Customer service

Independent work

Tools

Forklift Licence

Job description

Tribe Rural Services is seeking an experienced, reliable and physically capable HR Truck Driver to join its transport and delivery operation servicing Melbourne and North East Victoria.

This is a hands-on driving position involving a combination of Melbourne runs and local deliveries throughout the Albury-Wodonga and North East Victorian region.

The role involves much more than simply driving. The successful candidate will be responsible for safely loading, transporting and unloading a diverse range of products, completing multiple deliveries and collections, and professionally representing Tribe Rural Services when dealing directly with customers.

Freight may include winery products, steel and building materials, agricultural products and other general commercial goods.

Typical Working Week

Monday, Wednesday and Friday – Melbourne Runs

Melbourne run days will generally commence at approximately 4.00am and may involve approximately 14 hours of paid work, subject to operational requirements and regulated driving/work-hour requirements.

These days will involve travelling between North East Victoria and Melbourne, completing scheduled pickups and deliveries at multiple customer locations.

Tuesday and Thursday – Local Deliveries

Local delivery days will generally commence at approximately 6.00am and involve approximately 10 hours of paid work.

Deliveries will be throughout North East Victoria and surrounding areas including Albury, Wodonga, Beechworth, Wangaratta and other regional locations.

Saturday – Optional Additional Work

Saturday work is available for employees wanting additional hours and will generally operate from approximately 6.00am to 12.00 noon, depending on workload.

Applicable overtime and penalty arrangements will apply.

Key Responsibilities

The HR Truck Driver will be responsible for:

• Safely operating an HR vehicle in accordance with road transport and company requirements
• Completing scheduled metropolitan and regional pickups and deliveries
• Loading and unloading freight safely and efficiently
• Assisting with the movement and handling of stock at customer and depot locations
• Checking loads and ensuring freight is appropriately secured
• Completing delivery documentation and obtaining required customer acknowledgements
• Liaising professionally with customers during pickups and deliveries
• Ensuring deliveries are completed accurately and within required timeframes
• Conducting vehicle checks and reporting maintenance or safety concerns
• Maintaining a clean, safe and presentable vehicle
• Following all workplace health and safety, fatigue management and transport requirements
• Representing Tribe Rural Services professionally at all times

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Current HR Driver Licence
• Demonstrated experience driving heavy vehicles
• Good driving record and strong commitment to road safety
• Physically fit and capable of regularly getting in and out of the truck and assisting with loading and unloading
• Comfortable handling and moving a variety of freight
• Reliable and punctual, including being comfortable with early morning starts
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a delivery schedule
• Strong understanding of safe load restraint and manual handling practices

Highly Regarded:

• Current Forklift Licence
• Previous multi-drop or regional delivery experience
• Experience transporting steel, building materials, agricultural products, winery products or similar freight
• Knowledge of Melbourne and the North East Victorian/Albury-Wodonga region

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Dependable and committed
• Safety conscious
• Physically active and willing to assist with freight
• Friendly and professional with customers
• Comfortable working independently
• Flexible regarding working hours and operational requirements
• Someone who takes pride in their truck, their work and the service they provide

Remuneration

The position offers:

$40.00 per hour + superannuation

All scheduled breaks are paid.

Applicable overtime and penalty rates will be paid in accordance with the relevant industrial arrangements.

Saturday work is available for employees seeking additional hours and earnings.

This is a permanent opportunity offering consistent work, substantial weekly hours and the opportunity to become an important part of the Tribe Rural Services operation.