Local HC Driver- Afternoon shift

K&S Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive on-the-job training

Supportive team environment

License upgrades & career development

Job summary

K&S Corporation, a major ASX-listed transport and logistics provider, offers local afternoon shift driver roles at the Botany depot. You'll join Chemtrans, handling dangerous goods with comprehensive 4-week training and strong safety focus, across NSW metro and country routes.

Opportunities include PPE-enabled roles, career development, and extensive on-the-job coaching to build long-term driver careers in a stable, safety-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Proven driving experience — minimum 12 months.
• Knowledge of Sydney metro area and routes.
• Strong and safe driving history.
• Ability to wear PPE (chemical suits, face shields, helmets) as required.
• Dangerous Goods license desirable; we can support obtaining.

Responsibilities

• Transporting, loading and unloading various Class 8 liquid dangerous goods.
• Operating specialised pumping equipment safely.
• Wearing PPE as required for product transported.
• Completing customer deliveries to clients’ customers local metro and country NSW.
• Maintaining focus on safety, compliance and customer service.

Skills

Driving experience

Sydney metro knowledge

Safety conscious

PPE usage

Customer service

Communication skills

Overtime flexibility

Job description

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.

About Chemtrans

Chemtrans is a division of K&S Freighters and is a well-respected industry leader in the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of Dangerous and Hazardous Goods and chemicals throughout Australia.

The Opportunity:

Ready for a change in your driving career?

Chemtrans have opportunities for local afternoon shift drivers at their Botany depot in the lead up to their peak season, and to commence as soon as possible.

Whether you're already experienced in Dangerous Goods transportation, or ready to build your existing driving skills, we'll provide you with 4 weeks of comprehensive training and support for you to develop your skills and further your career.

HC licensed drivers with strong driving history encouraged to apply.

Experience the supportive and career focussed culture that is Chemtrans and become a highly skilled Dangerous goods driver.

About the role:

You'll be involved in a variety of local and country transport operations throughout NSW, including:

Transporting, loading and unloading a variety of Class 8 liquid dangerous goods

Operating specialised pumping equipment safely

Wearing appropriate PPE to suit the product being transported

Completing customer deliveries to our clients' customers both local metro and country NSW

Maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance and customer service is essential

What you'll bring:

Proven driving experience around - minimum of 12mths

Knowledge of Sydney metro

Strong and safe driving history

Ability to wear required PPE Chemical suits and PPE including face shields and helmets as required

Dangerous Goods license - desirable but can support with obtaining

A flexible mindset towards the ever-changing demands of the transport industry

Able to work overtime when required

Positive attitude and ability to deliver high quality customer service.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential

What we offer:

We invest in our people, and offer the following to support our driver's in building long term careers:

Extensive on the job training in all aspects of the role before you are out on your own.

A supportive team environment where you will be coached every step of the way to set you up for success

License upgrades and career development opportunities

Why Join us:

Rewarding remuneration package

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Growth and development to support career progression

Employee recognition and rewards program

24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support

Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace

Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

If you're looking for more than just another driving job and want to become part of a professional team operating some of the industry's best equipment.

To uphold our core value of "Everybody Safe Everyday" a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.