Trailer Driver

Cope Sensitive Freight; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 38,573,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP access

Accommodation discounts

Health insurance discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

Cope Sensitive Freight is seeking an experienced Trailer Driver to join a safety-focused team transporting high-value, time-sensitive freight across Brisbane and surrounding areas.

You will hold a current HC or MC licence with at least 1 year of HC driving, perform pre-start checks, load restraint, and complete accurate documentation. Competitive hourly rate with overtime and employee benefits apply.

Qualifications

• A current HC or MC licence with a minimum of 1 year experience driving HC vehicles.
• Strong safety focus and CoR awareness.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage delivery schedules.

Responsibilities

• Transporting Sensitive Freight between depots, customer sites and major distribution centres.
• Completing pre-start checks and maintaining vehicle safety standards.
• Loading and unloading freight with careful attention to load restraint and security.
• Scanning freight using COPE’s track and trace system.
• Managing delivery schedules and completing accurate documentation.
• Working solo or as part of a two-person team, depending on route and freight.

Skills

HC/MC Licence

1+ year HC experience

Safety compliance

Route knowledge

Load restraint

Job description

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.

If you’re an experienced Trailer Driver looking for secure work, great earning potential and long-term career progression, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role:

As a COPE Driver, you’ll be part of a professional and safety-focused team responsible for transporting high-value, time-sensitive freight across Brisbane and surrounding areas

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Transporting Sensitive Freight between depots, customer sites and major distribution centres
• Completing pre-start checks and maintaining vehicle safety standards
• Loading and unloading freight with careful attention to load restraint and security
• Handling specialised trailers and equipment
• Scanning freight using COPE’s track and trace system
• Managing delivery schedules and completing accurate documentation
• Working solo or as part of a two-person team, depending on route and freight

What you will bring to this role:

• A current HC or MC license, with a minimum of 1 year experience driving HC vehicles
• Strong geographical knowledge of Brisbane and surrounds
• A strong commitment to safety and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) compliance
• Experience in sensitive freight, linehaul or specialised transport (preferred)
• Forklift, white card or working-at-heights licences are desired but not essential
• Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to work autonomously
• A professional attitude, reliability and good physical fitness

What we offer:

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

• Competitive hourly rate + super, with regular overtime available
• Stable, ongoing work with a respected national company
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Employee benefits include EAP access and discounts on accommodation, health insurance, and 200+ retail brands

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.