Workshop / Yard Driver

Freighter

City of Melbourne

On-site

AUD 52,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Freighter Group in Brooklyn, Victoria, is seeking a reliable Workshop / Yard Driver to support trailer movements, workshop operations and yard activities in a busy dealership environment. This hands-on role requires moving trailers between locations, preparing units for handover and performing safety checks alongside the Service, Parts and Sales teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a current HC Licence, show a strong safety mindset, and be able to work independently or with a team in a

Qualifications

  • A current HC Licence (essential).
  • Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
  • Experience operating or moving trailers, heavy vehicles or transport equipment.
  • Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication skills and a positive, cooperative attitude.
  • A willingness to assist across workshop and yard operations as needed.
  • Experience in a transport, manufacturing, workshop or dealership environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Moving trailers safely between the workshop, yard and designated storage areas.
  • Positioning trailers for workshop repairs, servicing and inspections.
  • Assisting with trailer loading, unloading and yard movements.
  • Preparing new and used trailers for customer collection and handover.
  • Conducting pre-movement and general safety checks on trailers and equipment.
  • Maintaining a clean, organised and safe yard environment.
  • Supporting workshop technicians and parts personnel with general duties as required.
  • Assisting with occasional trailer deliveries and collections when required.
  • Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

HC Licence
Safety mindset
Trailer/heavy vehicle experience
Attention to detail
Organisational skills
Independent worker
Strong communication
Team collaboration

Job description

Reliable Workshop / Yard Driver supporting trailer movements, workshop operations and yard activities in a busy dealership environment.

21st September, 2026

Workshop / Yard Driver

Brooklyn, VIC

Freighter Group is one of Australia's leading manufacturers and suppliers of transport equipment. We are looking for a reliable and motivated Workshop / Yard Driver to join our dealership in Brooklyn, Victoria. This hands‑on role is responsible for supporting workshop operations through the safe movement of trailers, maintaining yard presentation and assisting the Service, Parts and Sales teams with day‑to‑day operational requirements. About the Role Your responsibilities will include:

  • Moving trailers safely between the workshop, yard and designated storage areas.
  • Positioning trailers for workshop repairs, servicing and inspections.
  • Assisting with trailer loading, unloading and yard movements.
  • Preparing new and used trailers for customer collection and handover.
  • Conducting pre-movement and general safety checks on trailers and equipment.
  • Maintaining a clean, organised and safe yard environment.
  • Supporting workshop technicians and parts personnel with general duties as required.
  • Assisting with occasional trailer deliveries and collections when required.
  • Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with company policies and procedures.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A current HC Licence (essential).
  • A strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
  • Experience operating or moving trailers, heavy vehicles or transport equipment.
  • Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication skills and a positive, cooperative attitude.
  • A willingness to assist across workshop and yard operations as needed.
  • Experience in a transport, manufacturing, workshop or dealership environment (preferred).

What We Offer

  • Stable, full‑time employment.
  • Supportive and safety‑focused team environment.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work with one of Australia's leading trailer manufacturers.
  • A varied role with a mix of trailer movements, workshop support and yard operations.

If you're a reliable team player who enjoys hands‑on work, takes pride in maintaining a safe workplace and thrives in a fast‑paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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