Attractive Hourly Pay Rate + penalty rates as applicable
Stable full time role driving HC trucks for our Hatchery
Attractive Hourly Pay Rate + penalty rates as applicable
Stable full time role driving HC trucks for our Hatchery
East Bendigo based
Our Company
Incorporated in ****, Hazeldene's Chicken Farm is a leading FMCG company headquartered in Lockwood (Bendigo), Victoria. At Hazeldenes, we have more than 80 years of history underpinning how we proudly go about our business. It is not just about our delicious chickens, innovation and commitment to quality. It is about our people doing extraordinary things to deliver great products.
At Hazeldenes, we are proud of our people, our reputation and our place in the community. From humble beginnings in Kangaroo Flat in Bendigo, our facilities have expanded across rural Victoria. Our people come from many different cultures and backgrounds and have skills ranging from farming and quality control to engineering and poultry processing.
About the Role
The Hatchery Driver is responsible for the protected, timely, and efficient collection of hatching eggs from breeder farms and the delivery of day-old chicks from the Hatchery to broiler farms. This role plays a vital part in supporting the hatchery supply chain while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, safety, and quality are maintained throughout all transport activities.
As a Hatchery Driver, you will be responsible for the safe transportation of hatching eggs from breeder farms to the hatchery and the delivery of day-old chicks from the hatchery to broiler farms. This role is essential in supporting the continuity of hatchery and farming operations through reliable and efficient transport services.




The position involves a combination of driving and physical handling activities, with approximately
80% driving and 20% loading and unloading duties
.
Key Responsibilities
Collecting hatching eggs from breeder farms and delivering them safely to the hatchery.
Loading eggs from farm trolleys onto company vehicles and unloading them at the hatchery.
Loading and unloading day-old chicks for delivery to broiler farms.
Ensuring the safe handling and transportation of eggs and chicks at all times.
Maintaining high standards of animal welfare and biosecurity during all transport activities.
Completing deliveries accurately and within required timeframes.
Monitoring pallet transfers and exchanges and ensuring accurate counts are recorded.
Maintaining accurate transport and delivery documentation.
Reporting any damages, incidents, hazards, or potential risks promptly.
Ensuring company vehicles are kept clean, tidy, and fit for purpose.
Operating vehicles safely and in accordance with road transport legislation and company procedures.
Complying with fatigue management requirements and maintaining all required licences and accreditations.
Safety and Compliance
Safety, quality, and animal welfare are critical to this role. You will be required to comply with all company policies and legislative requirements, including:
Workplace Health and Safety procedures
Animal Welfare standards
Biosecurity requirements
Fatigue Management guidelines




Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations
Vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements
Food Safety and Quality standards where applicable
Disclaimer
The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may change from time to time based on business requirements. Employees may be required to perform other duties as reasonably directed by management.
About You
You are a reliable and safety focused driver who is confident operating heavy vehicles in a busy site environment. You are practical, calm under pressure and able to work well with warehouse, dispatch and production teams.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Current HC licence, mandatory
Previous experience driving HC trucks
Strong reversing and vehicle positioning skills
Forklift licence, preferred
Good understanding of load restraint, fatigue management and Chain of Responsibility requirements
Strong commitment to workplace safety, food safety and compliance
Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions accurately
Ability to work in a fast paced operational environment
A positive attitude and willingness to support the broader Warehouse team when required
Shift & Role Requirements
These are full time roles based at our East Bendigo Hatchery.
Benefits
Attractive Hourly Pay Rate + penalty rates as applicable
Stable full time employment
Opportunity to join a growing FMCG business
Supportive warehouse and logistics team environment
On the job training and development
Free onsite parking
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted company products
Applications are open to candidates with full working rights in Australia.
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📌 Driver - Heavy Combination (Bendigo)
🏢 Hazeldenes Chicken Farm
📍 Bendigo