HR Truck Driver & Logistics Specialist

Optimum Scaffolding Ltd.; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum Scaffolding Ltd. is seeking an experienced HR Truck Driver for our Wyong NSW facility.

This full-time role combines skilled driving with human resources support responsibilities, transporting scaffolding materials between Sydney and Newcastle and operating a truck-mounted Manitou forklift. You will conduct vehicle inspections, maintain logbooks, secure cargo, and coordinate with site supervisors and dispatch to ensure timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Current HR or HC license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience driving heavy vehicles in transport or logistics.
• Truck mounted forklift experience.
• Proven knowledge of vehicle maintenance and roadworthiness standards.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety practices.
• Reliability, punctuality and a professional attitude.
• Flexibility to accommodate overtime or early starts as required.

Responsibilities

• Transport scaffolding materials and equipment between Sydney and Newcastle in a safe, efficient manner.
• Operate a truck-mounted Manitou forklift to deliver materials to sites.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain accurate logbooks.
• Ensure cargo is secured and loaded/unloaded according to safety protocols.
• Communicate with site supervisors, clients and dispatch to ensure timely deliveries.
• Adhere to traffic laws and company safety policies; report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.

Skills

HR/HC license

3+ years experience

Time management

Communication

Safety compliance

Reliability

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Truck mounted forklift

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Job description

Optimum Scaffolding Ltd. is seeking an experienced HR Truck Driver for our Wyong NSW facility.

This full-time role combines skilled driving with human resources support responsibilities, transporting scaffolding materials between Sydney and Newcastle and operating a truck-mounted Manitou forklift. You will conduct vehicle inspections, maintain logbooks, secure cargo, and coordinate with site supervisors and dispatch to ensure timely deliveries.