Site Offsider

COPE Sensitive Freight; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate + super

Stable, ongoing work with a respected-

Ongoing training and career dev.

Employee benefits including EAP

Job summary

COPE Sensitive Freight in Darwin is seeking a Site Offsider to join our hands-on operations team. You will load and unload trucks safely, sort and stage freight for dispatch, and assist drivers with deliveries across metro and regional areas.

You'll use COPE’s track-and-trace system to scan freight, support the installation of high-value goods, and interact professionally with customers and internal teams. A strong work ethic and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and self‑motivated approach.
• Experience in freight industry or removals preferred but not essential.
• Confident adapting to new systems and technology.
• Good physical fitness with prior manual/physical labour experience.
• Attention to detail with paperwork and consignment notes.
• Truck, forklift, white card or working‑at‑heights licences are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently.
• Sorting, handling, and staging freight for dispatch and delivery.
• Assist drivers with deliveries across metro and regional areas.
• Scan freight using COPE’s track‑and‑trace system.
• Support drivers with the installation of high‑value goods, including medical, print and IT equipment.
• Interact professionally with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Self-motivation

Freight industry experience

Adaptability to new systems

Physical fitness for manual labour

Attention to detail with paperwork

Licence/certifications (truck, fork, W

Job description

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 Site Offsider, your role will be hands‑on, active, and varied. Each day you can expect to:

• Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently
• Sorting, handling, and staging freight for dispatch and delivery
• Assist drivers with deliveries across metro and regional areas
• Scan freight using COPE’s track‑and‑trace system
• Support drivers with the installation of high‑value goods, including medical, print and IT equipment
• Interact professionally with customers and internal teams

What you will bring to this role

• A strong work ethic and a self‑motivated approach
• Experience in the freight industry or removals environment is preferred but not essential
• Confidence in adapting to new systems and technologyGood physical fitness with previous experience in manual or physical labour roles
• Attention to detail, including working with paperwork and consignment notes
• Truck, forklift, white card or working‑at‑heights licences are desired but not essential

What we offer

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

• Competitive hourly rate + super
• Stable, ongoing work with a respected national company
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Employee benefits including EAP and the Bridgestone Business Associates Program
  

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.