About the role

KLM Hire is looking for a reliable, safety-focused Truck Driver to join our team and assist with the delivery and collection of plant and equipment throughout Melbourne and surrounding areas. This is a hands-on role where you will be dealing directly with our customers and working closely with our Rental and Yard teams.

Key responsibilities
Delivering and collecting earthmoving and plant equipment to and from customer sites
Driving our current 4-tonne truck and trailer combination
Loading, securing and unloading equipment safely
Using a forklift for loading and unloading equipment
Completing pre-start checks on the truck and trailer
Ensuring all loads are correctly restrained and compliant with load-restraint requirements
Checking equipment at delivery and collection
Communicating professionally with customers and site personnel
Working closely with our Rental team to ensure deliveries and collections are completed on time
Keeping the truck, trailer and associated equipment clean and well maintained

About you
Medium Rigid (MR) driver's licence or higher
Current Forklift Licence – essential
A valuable driving record




Good knowledge of Melbourne and surrounding areas
A strong commitment to safe driving and load restraint
Good communication and customer service skills
A reliable and punctual approach to work
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A reasonable level of physical fitness for this hands-on role

Benefits
Full time, stable employment
Normal hours of 6:30am – 3:00pm, Monday to Friday
Regular overtime opportunities
Competitive remuneration based on experience
Modern, well-maintained equipment
Supportive, family-owned business environment
Variety of work across Melbourne
Training and support
Opportunity to develop your skills as our transport requirements grow

About us

KLM Hire is a well-established, family-owned plant and earthmoving equipment hire business based in Thomastown. We pride ourselves on providing reliable equipment and skilled service to our customers. Our drivers are an important part of that service and are often the face of KLM Hire when dealing with customers on site.

📌 Truck Driver – Plant & Equipment Hire Thomastown
🏢 KLM Hire
📍 Thomastown