Tanker Driver - Defence

Apod Discounts Pty Ltd; Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Household discounts

Health and well‑being discounts

Holiday discounts

Retail discounts

Grocery discounts

Job summary

UGL in Australia is seeking a hands-on Fuel Tanker Operator to drive a fuel tanker around Defence bases, load fuel, and deliver it to aircraft or refuelling points, ensuring safety and on-time delivery.

The role includes fuel quality checks, vehicle inspections, and maintaining reporting and compliance records. It is a 38-hour week with day and afternoon shifts, offering a balanced work life and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• HC Licence required.
• Dangerous Goods Licence required.
• Australian citizenship and ability to pass a police check.

Responsibilities

• Drive a fuel tanker to Defence base and deliver it to aircraft or refuelling points.
• Load fuel and perform loading checks.
• Complete fuel quality checks and vehicle inspections.
• Maintain reporting and compliance records.

Education

HC License

Dangerous Goods Licence

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 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:

Day: 6:00am – 3:00pm

Afternoon: 12:00pm – 8:00pm (with 20% loading)

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.