Removalist Truck Driver

Kent Removals & Storage; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Kent CARE program

Salary packaging

Job summary

Kent Removals & Storage is seeking a reliable Removalist Truck Driver to join our team in Townsville, QLD. You will safely transport and load/unload goods, work with a removals crew, and deliver high levels of customer service.

Ideal candidates hold a current MR/HR/HC/MC licence, have at least 1 year of truck driving experience, and can handle physically demanding tasks while adhering to safety practices. This is a permanent full-time role with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Current Australian MR, HR, HC or MC Driver Licence.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant truck driving experience.
• Experience operating heavy vehicles in transport, logistics or removals.
• Demonstrated ability to load, secure and transport goods safely.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform physically demanding manual handling tasks.
• Team oriented and able to work with others.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate MR, HR, HC or MC vehicles in line with transport regulations.
• Load, secure, transport and unload household and commercial goods.
• Conduct vehicle safety inspections and maintain vehicle presentation.
• Complete delivery paperwork and transport documentation accurately.
• Provide professional and courteous service to customers.
• Collaborate with offsiders, drivers and operational staff.
• Ensure safe handling and protection of customer belongings.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Customer service

Physically fit

Tools

Forklift Licence

Job description

Removalist Truck Driver (MR, HR, HC or MC)

Employer: Kent Removals & Storage

Location: Townsville, QLD

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary: $79,500 per annum plus superannuation

About Kent

Kent Removals & Storage is one of Australia's leading relocation and logistics providers, delivering household, commercial and international moving services across Australia and internationally. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service while creating rewarding career opportunities for our employees.

About the Role

Kent Removals & Storage is seeking a reliable and customer-focused Removalist Truck Driver to join our team on a permanent full-time basis.

In this role, you will safely transport, load and unload household and commercial goods while delivering a high standard of customer service. Working alongside a professional removals crew, you will assist with packing, loading, transportation and delivery activities, ensuring customer belongings are handled with care and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate MR, HR, HC or MC vehicles in accordance with Australian road transport regulations.
• Load, secure, transport and unload household and commercial goods.
• Conduct vehicle safety inspections and maintain vehicle presentation.
• Complete delivery paperwork and transport documentation accurately.
• Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Provide professional and courteous service to customers.
• Work collaboratively with offsiders, drivers and operational staff.
• Ensure the safe handling and protection of customer belongings.

Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

• A current Australian MR, HR, HC or MC Driver Licence.
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant truck driving experience.
• Experience operating heavy vehicles in a transport, logistics, removals or related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to safely load, secure and transport goods.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform physically demanding manual handling tasks.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety practices.

Desirable

• Previous experience in the removals industry.
• Forklift Licence.
• Experience working directly with customers in a service-based environment.

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Dedicated blue-collar training platform.
• Kent CARE Program supporting employee wellbeing and mental health.
• Employee reward and recognition programs.
• Salary packaging and salary sacrifice options.
• Early wage access.
• Corporate discounts on utilities and health insurance.
• Staff discounts on storage and removals services.
• Novated leasing options.
• Internal career progression opportunities.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Access to modern technology and systems.