Description
Local pud throughout the Cairns region.

At Followmont, we know our drivers are the secret to our success and provide a critical service to regional and remote communities. As the transport industry expands and our business continues to grow, so do the opportunities within it. Here at Followmont we have a rare and exciting opportunity for a hard working, customer focused, self-driven operator to join our high performing PUD team on a Full Time basis. This Full Time will be part of a fast paced team setting focusing on building strong customer relationships through local freight deliveries and pickups.

The Job:
Flexible with working varied hours, including weekends and overtime with penalty rates 07:00 to 15:06
Work to deliver high levels of service to our customers through effectively transporting general freight supporting the Cairns] community
Take responsibility for safely and securely loading and unloading a variety of freight with some manual handling of parcel freight
Completing daily vehicle inspections and necessary paperwork including pre-start checks as well as filling out run sheets, PODs and logbooks
Operate a forklift or pallet jack to load and unload general freight [Regional only] [Optional]

Qualifications




Hold a current MR license [and Forklift Ticket (LF)] with proven experience operating a Heavy Vehicle for a minimum of 2 years
A strong level of resilience and ability to problem solve coupled with the capability to work within a fast-paced, high pressure workplace
Have a passion for going the extra mile to provide high level service to all our customers
Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse customer base
Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screen, as well as a criminal history check if required

Benefits:
100% Australian owned & operated family business that is leading the way in transport industry
Have the opportunity to earn overtime & shift penalty rates when applicable
Receive health fund discounts, free access to counselling and be recognised for your hard work through our employee recognition program
Be rewarded with a quarterly retention bonus [MORANBAH & MOUNT ISA ONLY]
We offer limitless prospects for you to develop your career within our company

Location: [ Cairns ]

Service | Unity | Passion | Integrity | Innovation

Primary Location: AU-QLD-Cairns

Job: Drivers

Employee Status: Permanent

Schedule: Full time

Unposting Date: Ongoing

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