Join a trusted Australian rail industry leader and become part of a team helping keep Australia's passenger and freight rolling stock moving.

With over 35 years of experience supporting Australia's rail industry, Inver Engineering has built a reputation as a partner of choice for major rail operators across the country. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Truck Driver (HR Licence) / Forklift Driver to join our team based in Altona, Victoria.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their day, combining local metro deliveries with hands-on workshop support in a fast-paced heavy engineering environment. Working within a close-knit logistics team and alongside skilled tradespeople, you'll play an important role in ensuring production schedules, customer deliveries and operational timelines are achieved.

About the Role

This position begins and ends each day within our workshop environment. Your mornings will typically be spent supporting workshop operations, feeding production activities and moving critical rail assets across site, while later in the day you may undertake local Melbourne deliveries and pick-ups.

You'll be responsible for transporting and handling heavy engineering products including:

- Bogies
- Wheel sets
- Traction motors
- Rail components and associated equipment

Success in this role requires someone who is adaptable, safety-focused, highly organised and comfortable working across multiple tasks in a dynamic engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Local metro pick-up and delivery services to existing customers
- HR truck driving and transport of rail industry components
- Forklift operation including loading, unloading and asset movements
- Workshop stock replenishment and material handling




- Supporting workshop planning and production activities
- Daily forklift and overhead crane operations
- Cleaning, preparation and basic reassembly of parts and equipment
- Assisting tradespeople with workshop activities
- Use of hand and power tools
- General housekeeping and site maintenance activities
- Maintaining accurate documentation and records
- Ensuring compliance with safety, quality and operational procedures

Working Hours - Day Shift

- Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:30pm
- Friday: 6:00am - 12:00pm

Additional overtime opportunities are regularly available for interested team members.

Essential Requirements

- Current HR Truck Licence
- Current Forklift Licence (LF)
- Previous truck driving experience
- Experience operating forklifts in industrial or workshop environments
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent comprehension and ability to follow procedures
- Sound problem-solving skills
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Full Australian working rights

Preferred Experience Candidates with experience in heavy industrial environments will be highly regarded, including:

- Rail
- Defence
- Manufacturing
- Aviation
- Heavy engineering
- Heavy haulage and oversized load transport

Experience using hand and power tools within workshop or production environments is also highly desirable.

Highly Regarded

- Dogman Ticket




- Overhead Crane experience or ticket
- Working at Heights Licence
- Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Licence
- Additional High Risk Work Licences

What We Offer

- Reliable, long-term employment with a growing Australian business
- Competitive rates and excellent employment conditions
- Regular overtime opportunities
- Comprehensive induction, training and development programs
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
- Family-focused workplace environment
- Secure role within a critical industry supporting Australia's rail network

Diversity & Inclusion At Inver Engineering, we are committed to creating a workplace built on respect, inclusion and collaboration. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, culturally diverse candidates and people of all nationalities.

Our people are central to our success, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced HR Truck Driver and Forklift Operator looking for a varied role offering stability, security and the opportunity to work within a respected heavy engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume outlining your experience and licences.

Please note:

- Screening and interviews may occur before the advertised closing date.
- Successful applicants will be required to undertake relevant pre-employment checks which may include a National Criminal History Check, medical assessment and drug & alcohol screening.
- Applicants must have full Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position

📌 HR Truck Driver/Forklift Operator (Altona)
🏢 Inver Engineering
📍 Altona