MC Driver - Sydney (Kemps Creek)

Direct Freight Express Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime with penalty rates

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Direct Freight Express is seeking an experienced MC Local Driver for our Sydney (Kemps Creek) depot. You will perform local pickup/delivery, manage yard tug duties, and ensure safe, on-time deliveries with CoR compliance.

Afternoon shift, 11am–7:20pm, Monday to Friday. You should hold a current MC manual licence, have 1–2 years local MC driving experience, and be able to pass a pre-employment medical and Drug & Alcohol test; willingness to obtain BFMs is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current MC Manual Licence.
• Minimum 1–2 years' experience in a similar local MC driving role.
• Good knowledge of Sydney/metropolitan roads and surrounding areas.
• No more than 6 demerit points on your driver's licence.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including a Drug & Alcohol test.
• Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) accreditation is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to provide at least two recent employment references.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and delivery as well as work within the depot and yard tug duty.
• Hooking, unhooking and reversing semi-trailers/trailers safely.
• Transporting trailers between depots, customer sites, yards and bulk areas.
• Completing local bulk/pallet pick-ups and deliveries across the Sydney and metropolitan area.
• Loading and unloading freight where required.
• Conducting daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects.
• Maintaining accurate freight and delivery documentation.
• Providing excellent customer service while ensuring all deliveries are completed safely and efficiently.
• Complying with all Chain of Responsibility (CoR), fatigue management and road transport legislation.

Skills

MC driving

Safe driving

Customer service

Sydney road knowledge

Tools

Forklift Licence

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an MC Driver at our Kemps Creek depot!

Our Story

Direct Freight Express is a nationwide family-owned and operated transport company with over 33 years of experience in the road transport industry. With more than 2,200 employees across 74 locations, our continued success is built on our commitment to customer service, innovation, safety, and reliability.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated MC Local Driver to join our Sydney (Kemps Creek) team as soon as possible.

Role: MC Local Driver
Location: Sydney (Kemps Creek)
Hours: (Afternoon Shift )

Monday-Friday: 11am -7:20pm

Key Responsibilities

As an MC Local Driver, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Pick up and delivery as well as work within the depot and yard tug duty

Hooking, unhooking and reversing semi-trailers/trailers safely.

Transporting trailers between depots, customer sites, yards and bulk areas.

Completing local bulk/pallet pick-ups and deliveries across the Sydney and metropolitan area.

Loading and unloading freight where required.

Conducting daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects.

Maintaining accurate freight and delivery documentation.

Providing excellent customer service while ensuring all deliveries are completed safely and efficiently.

Complying with all Chain of Responsibility (CoR), fatigue management and road transport legislation.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Current MC Manual Licence.

Forklift Licence (preferred but not essential).

Minimum 1–2 years' experience in a similar local MC driving role.

Good knowledge of Sydney/ metropolitan roads and surrounding areas.

No more than 6 demerit points on your driver's licence.

Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including a Drug & Alcohol test.

Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) accreditation is desirable but not essential.

Ability to provide at least two recent employment references.

Full Australian working rights.

A strong commitment to safety, reliability and excellent work ethic.

What We Offer

Weekly pay – always paid on time.

Overtime opportunities with penalty rates.

Stable, full-time employment with a growing national company.

Free onsite parking.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Supportive team environment with long-term career opportunities.

If you meet the above criteria and are looking to join a respected and growing transport company.

All successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a driver medical and Drug & Alcohol screening.

Direct Freight Express is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We value the unique skills and experiences our people bring and are committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace for all.