HR Truck Driver / Yard Operator (Forklift Licence Mandatory)

Location: Campbellfield, VIC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: Safety Works Scaffold (SWS)

About the Role

Safety Works Scaffold is seeking an experienced and reliable HR Truck Driver / Yard Operator to join our growing team. This is a hands-on role combining truck driving, forklift operation, loading and unloading scaffold equipment, and maintaining an organised yard.

You'll play a key role in ensuring scaffold materials are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver and collect scaffold equipment across Melbourne.
- Safely load and unload trucks using a forklift.
- Secure loads in accordance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and load restraint requirements.
- Conduct daily vehicle and forklift pre-start inspections.
- Assist with loading, unloading, sorting and storing scaffold materials.
- Keep the yard clean, organised and operational.
- Accurately complete delivery paperwork and delivery dockets.
- Work closely with yard staff and scaffold crews.
- Follow all company safety procedures and WorkSafe requirements.
- Report vehicle defects, damaged equipment or safety concerns promptly.

Mandatory Requirements





- Current HR Truck Licence (Essential)
- Current Forklift (LF) High Risk Work Licence (Essential)
- White Card (Construction Induction Card)
- Clean driving record
- Physically fit and capable of manual handling
- Strong understanding of workplace health and safety
- Reliable, punctual and able to work independently

Preferred

- Experience in the scaffolding, construction or transport industry.
- Dogman or Rigging ticket.
- Basic scaffold ticket.
- Familiarity with Melbourne metropolitan roads.
- Experience operating truck-mounted cranes (advantage but not essential).

What We Offer

- Full time, long-term employment
- Competitive hourly rate with overtime opportunities
- Modern fleet and well-maintained equipment
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for career progression and additional training
- Immediate start available

About Safety Works Scaffold

Safety Works Scaffold is one of Melbourne's leading scaffolding companies, delivering residential, high-density residential, insurance and commercial scaffolding solutions across Victoria. We pride ourselves on safety, reliability and quality workmanship.

Pay: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 HR Truck Driver (Campbellfield)
🏢 Safety Works Scaffold
📍 Campbellfield