Tanker Driver

UGL

Sydney

On-site

AUD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

25 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave
Household discounts (energy, internet,
Health and well-being discounts
Holiday discounts
Retail discounts
Grocery discounts

Job summary

UGL is seeking a hands-on Fuel Tanker Driver to operate within the Defence base across NSW. You will drive, load, and deliver fuel to aircraft and refuelling points, while ensuring quality checks and strict compliance with reporting standards.

The role is full-time, 38-hour week, with day and afternoon shifts and a weekend/on-call roster. Requires HC and Dangerous Goods licences, Australian citizenship, and ability to pass a police check.

Qualifications

  • HC licence holder with valid certification.
  • Dangerous Goods Licence required.
  • Australian citizenship with ability to pass police check.

Responsibilities

  • Drive a fuel tanker around Defence base.
  • Load fuel and deliver to aircraft or refuelling points.
  • Perform fuel quality checks and vehicle inspections.
  • Complete reporting and compliance records; participate in an on-call roster.

Skills

Safe driving
Fuel handling
Record keeping

Job description

The Opportunity

The role involves driving a fuel tanker around the Defence base, loading fuel, and delivering it to aircraft or designated refuelling points.

The Opportunity

The role involves driving a fuel tanker around the Defence base, loading fuel, and delivering it to aircraft or designated refuelling points.
The role also includes completing fuel quality checks, conducting vehicle inspections, and making sure all required reporting and compliance records are kept up to date.
It’s a 38-hour week in a hands-on role that supports a good work-life balance. Shifts are Monday to Friday:
Day: 6:00am - 2:00pm
Afternoon: 2:00pm - 10:00pm (with 20% loading)
There is a rotating on-call roster to cover any weekend or after-hours work.

Requires
  • HC License
  • Dangerous Goods Licence
  • Australian citizenship and ability to pass a police check.
About Us

As the major Defence Fuel Network Managing Contractor, UGL has firmly established itself as Australia’s leading Defence services provider. With extensive expertise in reviewing, maintaining, and remediating critical assets and infrastructure, we deliver on our nation’s sovereign capability through world-class, integrated asset management, operations and maintenance - supporting and strengthening the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) national security across the country.

What We Offer

When you join UGL, you’ll work alongside some of Australia’s leading experts, contributing to major projects from start to finish. This gives you real opportunities to grow quickly, explore your interests, and shape a career that suits your goals and lifestyle.
We offer a wide range of career paths across different industries and roles, with plenty of opportunities to learn, progress, and take on new challenges. Many of our leaders have grown within the company, showing our strong focus on developing and promoting our people.
At every stage of your career, you’ll have the chance to learn from experienced professionals, build your skills, and create your own path forward with the support of the business. You will enjoy great staff benefits including;

  • Paid parental leave – primary and non-primary carers.
  • Household expenses discounts including energy, internet, phone.
  • Health and well-being including discounts on health insurance, gym, psychology and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
  • Holiday – discounts on accommodation, car hire, flights.
  • Retail discounts – technology, beauty, crafts, household appliances.
  • Grocery discounts – major supermarkets and online shops.

More information on our culture and benefits is available at Job search | UGL careers

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

Discipline

Driver

Primary Location

Australia-New South Wales

Work Type

Full-time

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