Truck Driver - Tilt Tray Specialist

Uphire; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Uphire in Brisbane is seeking a safety‑conscious Transport Driver to deliver and collect hire equipment using a tilt tray truck. You will maintain vehicle standards, support workshop tasks, and represent the company professionally at customer sites.

The role emphasizes safe transport practices, accurate paperwork, and adherence to WHS procedures, with opportunities for ongoing training and career growth in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Experience operating tilt tray trucks.
• Strong understanding of safe equipment transport and load restraint.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and safety compliance.
• EWP licence (Yellow Card).
• Experience in the hire, construction, or transport industries.
• Familiarity with access and materials handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect plant and equipment using a tilt tray truck.
• Follow correct loading, securing, and unloading procedures.
• Provide professional, courteous service to all customers.
• Accurately complete all run sheets, delivery paperwork, and checklists.
• Conduct daily pre-start checks and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Report mechanical issues or safety concerns promptly.
• Adhere to road regulations, company policies, and fatigue management standards.
• Collect spare parts and consumables when required.
• Assist with general workshop tasks and equipment organisation.
• Contribute to a safe workplace through adherence to WHS procedures.

Skills

Tilt tray operation

Load restraint

Customer service

Independent worker

Team player

EWP licence (Yellow Card)

Transport industry experience

Job description

Uphire is a leading provider of Elevated Work Platforms (EWP) and materials handling equipment, servicing a wide range of industries across Australia. Our success is built on delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining a high quality fleet, and fostering a supportive and driven team culture.

We are currently seeking a motivated and safety focused Transport Driver to join our team in Pinkenba - Brisbane. This role is essential in ensuring our equipment is delivered efficiently, safely, and professionally to our valued customers.

Position Overview

The Transport Driver is responsible for the safe, efficient, and customer focused delivery and collection of Uphire’s fleet of hire equipment using a tilt tray truck. This role also includes maintaining vehicle standards, supporting workshop operations, and representing the company with professionalism at all customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Transport & Customer Service

Deliver and collect plant and equipment using a tilt tray truck

Follow correct loading, securing, and unloading procedures

Provide professional, courteous service to all customers

Accurately complete all run sheets, delivery paperwork, and checklists

Vehicle Maintenance & Safety

Conduct daily pre-start checks and maintain vehicle cleanliness

Report mechanical issues or safety concerns promptly

Adhere to road regulations, company policies, and fatigue management standards

Operational Support

Collect spare parts and consumables when required

Assist with general workshop tasks and equipment organisation

Contribute to a safe workplace through adherence to WHS procedures

Qualifications & Experience

Experience operating tilt tray trucks

Strong understanding of safe equipment transport and load restraint

Good communication and customer service skills

Ability to work independently and within a team

Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and safety compliance

EWP licence (Yellow Card)

Experience in the hire, construction, or transport industries

Familiarity with access and materials handling equipment

What We Offer

Ongoing training and development opportunities

A company committed to high operational standards

The opportunity to join a respected and growing business