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
Solid 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 workplace
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.