Sensitive Freight Driver (Local Routes) — Career Growth

COPE; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate + super

Health insurance

Employee benefits (EAP)

Job summary

COPE Sensitive Freight is seeking a driver in Newcastle to perform deliveries and pickups across the region with a focus on safety and load restraint. You will handle high‑value freight across medical, IT, retail and other sensitive sectors, either solo or as part of a team.

Ideal applicants hold a current MR licence, demonstrate reliability and strong customer service, and can work Monday to Friday in a full‑time role with competitive hourly pay plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Geographical knowledge of Newcastle and surrounding suburbs.
• MR licence or higher.
• Strong commitment to safety and CoR compliance.
• Experience in transport, removals or sensitive freight is helpful.
• Self-motivation, reliability and good physical fitness.
• Sound judgement and professional customer service approach.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Geographical knowledge of Newcastle

MR licence

CoR safety compliance

Self-motivation

Reliability

Physical fitness

Customer service

Tools

Forklift licence

White card

Working at heights

Job description

COPE Sensitive Freight is seeking a driver in Newcastle to perform deliveries and pickups across the region with a focus on safety and load restraint. You will handle high‑value freight across medical, IT, retail and other sensitive sectors, either solo or as part of a team.

Ideal applicants hold a current MR licence, demonstrate reliability and strong customer service, and can work Monday to Friday in a full‑time role with competitive hourly pay plus superannuation.