Experienced Forklift Driver - Villawood NSW

Niche Logistics is looking for an experienced Forklift Driver to join our busy Villawood depot. This is a hands on role suited to someone with strong experience working with container freight, linehaul, local PUD vehicles and general freight in a quick paced transport environment.

You will be responsible for loading and unloading rail containers, including rear entry and tautliner/curtain sided containers, staging freight, and loading/unloading local HR PUD and linehaul trucks.

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Pay rate: $31.57 per hour plus penalty rates.

What you'll be doing:

Loading and unloading inbound and outbound freight from containers, linehaul trucks, local PUD vehicles, flatbeds and tautliner trailers.

Handling general freight and container freight safely, accurately and efficiently in a busy depot environment.

Staging freight for dispatch and ensuring freight is stored, grouped and prepared correctly.

Checking freight condition, packaging and load restraint before transport.

Using load restraint equipment, including straps and chains, and reporting any freight or equipment damage promptly.

Maintaining a strong focus on safety, teamwork and assisting with general depot duties/manual handling when required.

What we're looking for:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy transport depot or similar freight environment.

Specific experience with general freight, container freight, curtain sided containers, HR trucks, linehaul vehicles and local PUD trucks.

Confidence working with flatbed and tautliner trailers, including loading, unloading and load restraint.





Solid attention to detail, reliable work ethic, can do attitude and a safety first mindset.

Physically fit, willing to assist with manual lifting, and able to pass a pre employment medical, police check and provide recent work references.

What we offer:

Competitive above award hourly rate of $31.57 per hour plus penalty rates.

Full-time, stable Monday to Friday hours, 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Long-term job security with a growing national logistics business.

Opportunity to build your career in a busy, hands on transport environment.

Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and getting the job done right.

If you are an experienced Forklift Driver who knows their way around container freight, linehaul and local PUD operations, we would love to hear from you

About Us:

Niche Logistics (formally Niche Transport) began as a two-person operation focused on benchmark transport provider for bulk movements between Melbourne and Perth.

Through our expertise we developed a client base extending to all industries, delivering on our commitments for both Express and General freight services. This rapid growth was also testament to our ability to listen and learn about our customers distribution requirements, in order to design the most optimum solution for them.

Please Note: To be considered for this role you must be an Australian or Current Zealand Citizen or permanent resident.

Please Note: To be successful in this role, candidates must satisfactorily complete all pre-employment checks, including reference verification, criminal history review, and a medical assessment with Drug & Alcohol testing

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