K&S; Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S; Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.
About Chemtrans
Chemtrans is a division of K&S; Freighters and is a well-respected industry leader in the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of Dangerous and Hazardous Goods and chemicals throughout Australia.
The Opportunity
Ready for a change in your driving career?
Chemtrans have opportunities for local nightshift drivers at their Botany depot in the lead up to their peak season, and to commence as soon as possible.
Whether you're already experienced in Dangerous Goods transportation, or ready to build your existing driving skills, we'll provide you with 4 weeks of comprehensive training and support for you to develop your skills and further your career.
HC licensed drivers with robust driving history encouraged to apply.
Experience the supportive and career focussed culture that is Chemtrans and become a highly skilled Dangerous goods driver.
About the role
You'll be involved in a variety of local and country transport operations throughout NSW, including:
- Transporting, loading and unloading a variety of Class 8 liquid dangerous goods
- Operating specialised pumping equipment safely
- Wearing appropriate PPE to suit the product being transported
- Completing customer deliveries to our clients' customers both local metro and country NSW
- Maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance and customer service is essential
What you'll bring
- Proven driving experience around - minimum of 12mths
- Knowledge of Sydney metro
- Strong and safe driving history
- Ability to wear required PPE Chemical suits and PPE including face shields and helmets as required
- Dangerous Goods license - desirable but can support with obtaining
- A flexible mindset towards the ever-changing demands of the transport industry
- Able to work overtime when required
- Positive attitude and ability to deliver high quality customer service.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
What we offer
We invest in our people, and offer the following to support our driver's in building long term careers:
- Extensive on the job training in all aspects of the role before you are out on your own.
- A supportive team environment where you will be coached every step of the way to set you up for success
- License upgrades and career development opportunities
Why Join us
- Rewarding remuneration package
- Salary sacrifice
- Paid parental leave
- Growth and development to support career progression
- Employee recognition and rewards program
- 24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
- Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
- Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history
To uphold our core value of "Everybody Safe Everyday" a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.
Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.