Heavy Truck Drivers/Maintenance Planner/Transport Manager (Western Australia)

Heavy Truck Drivers/Maintenance Planner/Transport Manager (Western Australia)

26 Aug
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Hemkunt Transport
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Western Australia

26 Aug

Hemkunt Transport

Western Australia

Hemkunt Transport Pty Ltd Heavy Truck Drivers (ANZSCO: ******) Full-time/Permanent $80,000 - $90,000 (salary will be considered commensurate to qualifications and experience) The company wishes to employ heavy truck drivers to undertake metropolitan, WA regional and interstate freight deliveries using heavy and multi-combination vehicles.
Duties and Responsibilities: Operate heavy and multi-combination vehicles to collect and deliver freight across metropolitan, regional and interstate routes.
Complete long-distance journeys, including eastbound services and travel to regional or remote locations.
Check manifests, delivery instructions and route schedules and complete deliveries within the required timeframes.
Conduct pre-start and end-of-trip inspections and promptly report vehicle faults, damage and safety concerns.
Assist with or supervise the loading and unloading of consignments involving single or multiple delivery points.
Position, balance and secure cargo using approved straps, chains and load-restraint equipment.
Maintain contact with dispatch staff regarding progress, delays, route changes and customer instructions.
Complete work diaries, run sheets, proof-of-delivery records and vehicle inspection reports accurately.
Use navigation, communication and tracking systems to follow routes and update delivery information.
Comply with driving-hour, fatigue-management, road-safety, load-restraint and chain-of-responsibility requirements.
Report accidents, cargo damage, delivery discrepancies and other incidents and follow company procedures.
Keep vehicles and equipment clean and roadworthy, perform authorised basic checks and provide professional customer service.
Qualifications and Experience: AQF Certificate II or III in a relevant field or equivalent relevant industry experience Valid Australian MC truck licence Minimum of 1 year's recent heavy or multi-combination driving experience Experience undertaking metropolitan, regional or interstate freight deliveries Sound geographic knowledge of Australian road networks Knowledge of fatigue management, load restraint, chain of responsibility and heavy-vehicle safety Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to identify and report vehicle faults Fatigue Management Certificate and Load Restraint Certificate Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing and a pre-employment medical MSIC Card, Dangerous Goods Licence, BFM accreditation and forklift ticket where required, or willingness to obtain them Maintenance Planner (ANZSCO: ****** - Maintenance Planner)



Full-time/Permanent $80,000 - $90,000 (salary will be considered commensurate to qualifications and experience) The Maintenance Planner will coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance for the company's heavy vehicles, prime movers, trailers and associated transport equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain an asset register for prime movers, heavy vehicles, trailers and freight-handling equipment.
Record registrations, service histories, inspection dates, kilometres travelled, warranties and reported defects.
Develop preventive maintenance programs based on vehicle usage, manufacturer guidance and roadworthiness requirements.
Prepare servicing and repair schedules that maintain fleet availability and minimise operational disruption.
Raise work orders and arrange the labour, parts, contractors and facilities needed for maintenance tasks.
Review driver defect reports and prioritise repairs according to safety, compliance and operational urgency.
Coordinate with drivers, dispatch staff and management to release vehicles for servicing and return them promptly.
Monitor commonly used parts and service materials and arrange replenishment when required.
Estimate labour, parts and contractor costs and assist with maintenance budgets and expenditure monitoring.
Coordinate mechanics, tyre suppliers, inspectors and other providers and review their service quality and charges.
Maintain work orders, inspection reports, invoices, repair histories and other maintenance records.
Analyse recurring faults and downtime, report fleet availability and ensure planning supports safety and regulatory compliance.
Relevant Qualification/Experience Relevant AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience in place of the qualification Applicants with a relevant qualification will require a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience Experience planning or coordinating maintenance for heavy vehicles, trailers or commercial transport equipment Knowledge of preventive maintenance, vehicle inspections, repair scheduling and fleet roadworthiness requirements Experience maintaining asset registers,



work orders, maintenance schedules and service histories Competence in Microsoft Office and fleet or maintenance-management software Transport Manager (ANZSCO: ****** - Transport Company Manager) Full-time/Permanent $80,000 - $90,000 (salary will be considered commensurate to qualifications and experience) The Transport Manager will oversee the company's metropolitan, WA regional and interstate road-freight operations.
Duties and Responsibilities: Manage metropolitan, WA regional and interstate operations, including door-to-door and express freight deliveries.
Prepare schedules based on freight volumes, priorities, customer timeframes and available drivers and vehicles.
Allocate suitable drivers, prime movers and trailers according to each consignment's size, weight, destination and urgency.
Track vehicle movements and delivery progress using transport-management, communication and tracking systems.
Coordinate with customers, drivers, warehouses, depots and service providers to support efficient collections and deliveries.
Resolve breakdowns, delays, route disruptions, missed deliveries and other operational problems.
Arrange the purchase, lease or allocation of vehicles, trailers, fuel, parts and other operational resources.
Coordinate vehicle inspections, servicing and repairs with the Maintenance Planner and prevent unsafe vehicle use.
Monitor fuel, labour, maintenance, subcontractor and vehicle costs and implement efficiency improvements.
Establish procedures for safely loading, restraining, transporting and unloading freight and preventing loss or damage.
Monitor driver licensing, work diaries, fatigue management, load restraint, chain of responsibility and workplace safety.
Train and supervise transport staff and report on delivery performance, vehicle utilisation, costs and compliance.
Relevant Qualification/Experience Relevant AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience in place of the qualification Applicants with a relevant qualification will require a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience Experience managing road-freight, logistics, distribution or commercial transport operations Knowledge of metropolitan, regional and interstate transport planning and Australian road networks Understanding of fatigue management, load restraint, chain of responsibility and workplace safety Solid leadership, communication, problem-solving and transport-management software skills

📌 Heavy Truck Drivers/Maintenance Planner/Transport Manager (Western Australia)
🏢 Hemkunt Transport
📍 Western Australia

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