Kennedy Transport is a boutique trucking company based in Brisbane, looking for a reliable rigid truck driver to join the team. You will be driving around Metro Brisbane and Ipswich, with the occasional work down the coast, working a couple of days per week, and sometimes full weeks when needed, with no weekend work.
Key responsibilities
- Transport chilled and frozen freight to customers while meeting agreed delivery times and routes.
- Maintain the correct temperature throughout loading, transport and delivery, including monitoring and recording temperatures where required.
- Load freight safely, securely and in a way that protects products and maintains cold-chain integrity.
- Complete delivery dockets, manifests, proof-of-delivery records, temperature logs and any other required paperwork or electronic records.
- Conduct pre-start and post-trip checks and report mechanical, refrigeration or safety issues promptly.
- Keep the vehicle and delivery equipment clean and follow applicable food-safety and cold-chain procedures.
- Plan and manage multiple local deliveries efficiently while allowing for traffic, loading times and temperature-control requirements.
- Ensure goods remain secure and accounted for throughout the delivery run.
- Communicate professionally with customers, confirm deliveries and deal appropriately with shortages, damaged goods or delivery issues.
About you
- Current Queensland MR or HR driver’s licence, depending on the vehicle you’ll be operating
- Clean driving record and a solid commitment to safe driving practices
- Reliable, punctual and dependable work ethic
- Positive attitude with a practical, can-do approach
- Physically fit and comfortable with loading and unloading chilled and frozen goods
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Ability to follow delivery schedules, procedures and food safety requirements
- Previous experience in local freight, refrigerated transport or food distribution is desirable
- Comfortable working independently while also being part of a supportive team
About us
Kennedy Transport is a boutique trucking company based in Brisbane. We are a family run company with 30+ years of experience. Our can do attitude and willing to help, has given us a great reputation within the refrigerated trucking industry. We look forward to hearing from you soon :)
📌 Truck Driver (Redland Bay)
🏢 Kennedy Transport QLD
📍 Redland Bay
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