Truck Driver

COPE Sensitive Freight; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate + super

Health insurance

Employee benefits (EAP)

Job summary

COPE Sensitive Freight is seeking a driver in Newcastle to perform deliveries and pickups across the region with a focus on safety and load restraint. You will handle high‑value freight across medical, IT, retail and other sensitive sectors, either solo or as part of a team.

Ideal applicants hold a current MR licence, demonstrate reliability and strong customer service, and can work Monday to Friday in a full‑time role with competitive hourly pay plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Geographical knowledge of Newcastle and surrounding suburbs.
• MR licence or higher.
• Strong commitment to safety and CoR compliance.
• Experience in transport, removals or sensitive freight is helpful.
• Self-motivation, reliability and good physical fitness.
• Sound judgement and professional customer service approach.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and loading your vehicle.
• Completing deliveries and pickups across Newcastle and surrounding areas.
• Ensuring correct packing and load restraint in our specialised trucks.
• Handling and delivering high‑value freight, including medical, retail, IT equipment.
• Working independently as a one‑out driver or as part of a team.

Skills

Geographical knowledge of Newcastle

MR licence

CoR safety compliance

Self-motivation

Reliability

Physical fitness

Customer service

Tools

Forklift licence

White card

Working at heights

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.

About the role:

As a COPE Driver, you’ll work in a varied, hands‑on role that includes:

• Sorting and loading your vehicle
• Completing deliveries and pickups across Newcastle and surrounding areas
• Ensuring correct packing and load restraint in our specialised trucks
• Handling and delivering high‑value freight, including medical, retail, print and IT equipment
• Working independently as a one‑out driver or as part of a team

What you will bring to this role:

• Strong geographical knowledge of Newcastle and surrounding suburbs
• A current Medium Rigid (MR) licence or higher
• A strong commitment to safety and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) compliance
• Experience in transport, removals or sensitive freight is helpful
• Forklift, white card or working‑at‑heights licences are desired but not essential
• Self‑motivation, reliability and good physical fitness
• Sound judgement and a professional approach to customer service

What we offer:

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

Competitive hourly rate + super, in a full‑time Monday to Friday role

• Stable, ongoing work with a respected national company
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Employee benefits including EAP, health insurance and 200+ major 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.