Workshop / Yard Driver

Freighter Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and development

Work with leading trailer manufacturer

Varied trailer/workshop/yard duties

Job summary

Freighter Group in Brooklyn, Victoria, is seeking a reliable Workshop / Yard Driver to support trailer movements and yard operations. The role involves moving trailers, assisting with loading, and preparing vehicles for handover, with a strong focus on safety.

You will work in a hands-on environment, collaborating with workshop and service teams and contributing to a tidy, efficient yard. A current HC Licence and safety mindset are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Current HC Licence (essential).
• Experience operating or moving trailers, heavy vehicles or transport equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and cooperative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers safely between workshop, yard and storage areas.
• Position trailers for repairs, servicing and inspections.
• Assist with trailer loading, unloading and yard movements.
• Prepare new and used trailers for customer collection and handover.
• Conduct pre-movement and general safety checks on trailers and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe yard environment.
• Support workshop technicians and parts personnel with general duties.
• Assist with occasional trailer deliveries and collections.

Skills

HC Licence

Safety focus

Trailer handling

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

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.