PUD Driver

COPE Sensitive Freight; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP program

Health insurance discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

COPE Melbourne requires a hands-on Driver to join our specialised freight team. You will sort and load your vehicle, complete deliveries and pickups across Melbourne and surrounding areas, and ensure correct packing and load restraint in our trucks.

To succeed you should hold a current MR, HR or HC licence, have a strong safety mindset, and be reliable with good customer service. Overtime is regularly available with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Current MR, HR or HC licence required.
• Excellent safety mindset and compliance with CoR.

Responsibilities

• Sort and load the vehicle.
• Complete deliveries and pickups across Melbourne and surrounding areas.
• Ensure correct packing and load restraint in our trucks.
• Handle and deliver high‑value freight with care.
• Work independently or as part of a team.

Education

MR/HR/HC Licence

Job description

Job no: 503996
Work type: Full time
Location: COPE Melbourne
Categories: Truck Driver

About COPE:

COPE has been Australia’s first choice for Sensitive Freight for the past 36 years. As a privately owned national organisation, supporting some of the world’s most innovative and technology‑driven companies. Our work involves the safe handling, transport and installation of high‑value and specialised equipment across medical, IT, print and other sensitive sectors.

About the role:

As a COPE Driver, you’ll work in a varied, hands‑on role that includes:

• Sorting and loading your vehicle
• Completing deliveries and pickups across Melbourne and surrounding areas
• Ensuring correct packing and load restraint in our specialised trucks
• Handling and delivering high‑value freight, including medical, retail, print and IT equipment
• Working independently as a one‑out driver or as part of a team

What you will bring to this role:

• Strong geographical knowledge of Melbourne and surrounding suburbs
• Current MR, HR or HC licence (opportunities available across multiple licence classes)

• A strong commitment to safety and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) compliance
• Experience in transport, removals or sensitive freight is helpful
• Forklift, white card or working‑at‑heights licences are desired but not essential
• Self‑motivation, reliability and good physical fitness
• Sound judgement and a professional approach to customer service

What we offer:

Working with COPE means joining a national brand with strong career pathways. We offer:

• Competitive hourly rate + super, with regular overtime available

Modern and well‑maintained fleet

• Stable, ongoing work with a respected national company
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Employee benefits including EAP, plus discounts on accommodation, health insurance, and over 200 major retail brands

As part of our recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to complete a National Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical check, including drug and alcohol screening.

For any further information, please contact Hari Turaga, Talent Acquisition Specialist at: [e-mail]

Advertised: 01 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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