Trolley Collection Driver

Woolworths Group; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discounts

Sonder app access

Leave policy

Job summary

Woolworths Group is seeking a trolley collection team member to drive our trolley collection vehicle, gather trolleys from car parks and stores, and return them to bays. You’ll perform pre-start routines, adhere to safety rules, and may assist with cleaning and waste tasks.

A full, unrestricted Australian driver’s licence or equivalent is required. The role supports store operations and customer experience, with shifts starting early or late across Monday to Sunday.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full (unrestricted) Australian drivers licence, Provisional P2 drivers licence (Green P Plates) or full International drivers Licence.
• Physical fitness is essential for this role as you move from driving to loading trolleys.
• Availability to work across Monday-Sunday and shifts starting from 6am or 4pm.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive a trolley collection vehicle and collect trolleys from car parks and surrounding suburbs.
• Push trolleys up a ramp onto the trolley collection vehicle.
• Collect trolleys left in and around the store and return them to the trolley bays.
• Carry out all pre-start and handover routines for the vehicle.
• Follow all safety and operational processes and procedures related to vehicle operation and trolley collection.
• Follow all road rules and report any issues related to unretrievable trolleys.
• You may also be required to complete cleaning and waste disposal tasks.
• Full training and assessment in operating our trolley collection vehicles.

Skills

Driver's licence

Physical fitness

Flexible shifts

Teamwork

Job description

• Flexible options available to meet your lifestyle
• Start your career journey with a company that has endless opportunities
• Drivers licence required for trolley collection

• Flexible options available to meet your lifestyle
• Start your career journey with a company that has endless opportunities
• Drivers licence required for trolley collection

About The Role

Here at Woolies, we have a team called Proactive Services that ensures trolleys are available to use and that our stores are in pristine condition - this enables our Customers (and your colleagues) to experience an environment that is hygienically clean to work and shop in. You'll work side-by-side with your team whilst bringing a little good to everyone, every day.

What You'll Do

• Drive a trolley collection vehicle and collect trolleys from car parks and surrounding suburbs
• Push trolleys up a ramp onto the trolley collection vehicle
• Collect trolleys left in and around the store and return them to the trolley bays
• Carry out all pre-start and handover routines for the vehicle
• Follow all safety and operational processes and procedures related to vehicle operation and trolley collection
• Follow all road rules and report any issues related to unretrievable trolleys
• You may also be required to complete cleaning and waste disposal tasks
• Full training and assessment in operating our trolley collection vehicles

What You'll Bring

• An ambitious mindset, a love of retail, and a passion for people to a promising role with room to grow your career
• You must hold a full (unrestricted) Australian drivers licence, Provisional P2 drivers licence (Green P Plates) or full International drivers Licence
• Physical fitness is essential for this role, as you will be transitioning from driving a vehicle to physically collecting and loading trolleys throughout your shift
• Availability to work across Monday-Sunday and shifts starting from 6am or 4pm
• A strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Note: Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company committed to breaking down institutional barriers that keep people from reaching their potential. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements above, we urge you to please still submit your application.

What You'll Experience

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your well-being, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you

Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We're a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Everyone belongs Woolworths Group

We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, our customers and our communities, and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best self and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply, please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

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