MC Driver - Sydney (Warwick Farm)

Direct Freight Express Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime with penalties

Full-time employment

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive team

Job summary

Direct Freight Express Pty is seeking an experienced MC Local Driver to join our Sydney team in Warwick Farm. You will be responsible for local pickups and deliveries, depot work, and ensuring safe, compliant operations during the afternoon shift.

The role requires an MC Manual Licence, knowledge of Sydney roads, and a commitment to safety and reliability. We offer weekly pay, overtime, and a supportive, long-term career path within a national company.

Qualifications

• Current MC Manual Licence.
• Forklift Licence preferred but not essential.
• Minimum 1–2 years' local MC driving experience.
• Good knowledge of Sydney/metropolitan roads.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and delivery local freight and depot/yards work.
• Hooking, unhooking and reversing semi-trailers safely.
• Transporting trailers between depots and customer sites.
• Complete local bulk/pallet pickups and deliveries in Sydney area.
• Load/unload freight as required.
• Conduct daily vehicle safety checks and report defects.
• Maintain accurate delivery documentation and provide strong customer service.
• Comply with CoR, fatigue management and road transport legislation.

Skills

MC Manual Licence

Forklift Licence

Local driving

Road knowledge

Job description

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 (Warwick Farm) team as soon as possible.

Role: MC Local Driver
Location: Sydney (Warwick Farm)
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.

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.