HR Truck Relief Driver/Sales Representative

GTE; Geelong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GTE Geelong is a trusted Australian smallgoods business seeking a Sales Relief Driver to support delivery and warehouse operations across multiple routes and depots. This role covers for drivers on leave and busy periods, ensuring smooth customer service and stock flow.

You will learn delivery procedures, build relationships with customers, and gain exposure to sales opportunities while working with a smallgoods team. Travel to depots may be required to provide operational support.

Qualifications

• Forklift license preferred but not essential.
• Experience in FMCG/food service or route sales advantageous but not required.
• Willingness to work across different roles and locations.
• Physically fit with the ability to perform manual handling.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Cover driving and warehouse duties when teammates are on leave or absent.
• Ride with experienced drivers to learn routes and procedures.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing customers.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales and promote new product lines.
• Complete delivery runs across various routes as required.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
• Learn and perform a variety of operational roles to support the business.
• Travel to other depots to provide operational support when needed.

Skills

Forklift license

FMCG experience

Flexible

Manual handling

Time management

Job description

Join a trusted Australian smallgoods business and enjoy a role that's more than just driving.

Our client is a well-established and respected supplier of premium smallgoods, servicing supermarkets, independent retailers, cafés, restaurants and food service customers.

They are seeking a reliable and adaptable Sales Relief Driver to join their team. This role is designed to provide operational support by covering for drivers during periods of leave, illness, or increased workload.

As a Relief Driver, you'll gain experience across multiple areas of their operation, working alongside their team to ensure deliveries and warehouse functions continue to run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Cover driving and warehouse duties when team members are on leave or absent.
• Ride as a jockey with experienced drivers to learn delivery routes, procedures, and operational requirements.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers.
• Identifying opportunities to increase sales and promote new product lines.
• Complete delivery runs as required across various routes.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
• Learn and perform a variety of operational roles to support the business as needed.
• Travel to other depots (including Mildura, Bendigo, and other locations) when required to provide operational support.

What We're Looking For

• Valid Forklift License [not key essential].
• Previous FMCG, food service or route sales experience will be highly regarded but is not essential
• Flexible and willing to work across different roles and locations.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling, including loading and unloading.
• Strong work ethic with a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Ability to adapt quickly and work independently when required.
• Good communication and time management skills.