Platform and Float Operators

K&S Corporation; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Novated car lease

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Support

Job summary

K&S Corporation invites applications for Heavy Haulage Platform and Float Operators to join our Melbourne-based team. The role focuses on the safe and efficient transport of oversized, over-dimensional and heavy loads across our heavy haulage operations.

If you take pride in driving, understand heavy haulage compliance, and enjoy working with complex loads, this role may be for you. We value safety, teamwork, and a proactive approach to learning.

Qualifications

• Valid MC licence required.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Understanding of permit requirements and compliance with fatigue management standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong customer-focused approach, supported by clear and effective communication
• Safe loading and unloading of various machines.
• Understanding and compliance with oversize, over-mass, and over-height permits
• Operating a modern, well-maintained fleet
• Strong adherence to effectively manage fatigue
• Maintenance of high-level housekeeping

Skills

MC licence

Excellent communication

Autonomous & teamwork

Job description

About the Company:

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 Heavy Haulage

Heavy Haulage is a division of K&S Freighters, specialising in the transportation of oversized, over mass freight solutions, special projects, equipment storage and port logistics. Every project we undertake is managed by our expert project’s teams, committed to excellence and precision.

The Role

We’re on the lookout for mechanically minded Heavy Haulage Platform and Float Operators to join our team. These roles involve the safe and efficient transport of oversized, over-dimensional and heavy loads.

If you take pride in your driving, understand heavy haulage compliance, and enjoy working with complex loads, these roles will be suited to you!

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong customer-focused approach, supported by clear and effective communication
• Safe loading and unloading of various machines.
• Understanding and compliance with oversize, over-mass, and over-height permits
• Operating a modern, well-maintained fleet
• Strong adherence to effectively manage fatigue
• Maintenance of high-level housekeeping

You will bring:

• Valid MC licence
• Basic mechanical aptitude will be highly regarded
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• A thorough understanding of permit requirements and compliance with fatigue management standards
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance
• Good communication skills and a positive can-do attitude

Why join us:

• Strong pay rates + allowances
• Reliable pay and consistent work
• Look smart while you work – Company uniform provided
• Novated car lease option
• On the job training provided
• Novated Lease option available after one years’ service
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• 24/7 Wellness Support – Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate Health Plan Discount
• Growth and Development of team members
• Multi divisional career pathways
• 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 a team player with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and embraces every opportunity to learn we are keen to hear from you.

We foster a warm supportive culture grounded in our values:Safety, Customer Service, People and Community and Innovation.

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.