Heavy Truck Drivers/Maintenance Planner/Transport Manager (Beckenham)

Heavy Truck Drivers/Maintenance Planner/Transport Manager (Beckenham)

24 Sep
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Simran WA Logistics
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Beckenham

24 Sep

Simran WA Logistics

Beckenham

Simran WA Logistics Pty Ltd

Heavy Truck Drivers (ANZSCO: 733111)

Full-time/Permanent

$80,000 - $90,000 (higher salary will be considered commensurate to qualifications and experience)

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Drive truck with capacity of more than 3 tons to transport and deliver cargo or materials.
- Work in remote locations and drive long distances.
- Deliver goods via heavy haulage trucks, sometimes over intercity routes or spanning several states.
- Transport hazardous materials.
- Conduct daily pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles to maintain working operations, record any defects they find.
- Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
- Load and unload cargo.
- Record amount and type of cargo being delivered.
- Position blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo for transport.
- Maintain radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new location.
- Complete paperwork documenting delivery information, miles driven and expenses.
- Take orders for new deliveries.
- Maintain truck log according to state and federal regulations.
- Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road.
- Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
- Fill up on fuel, clean truck, and wash windows.
- Keep record of materials and products transported.
- Keep a log of activities.
- Keep truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order.
- Plan routes using maps or satellite tracking.
- Take special precautions while driving.

Qualifications and Experience:

- AQF certificate II or III
- Valid Australian MC truck licence
- Minimum of 3 years recent heavy/multi-combination driving experience
- Able to work with, maintain and carry out general repairs and maintenance on pumps, meters and related equipment
- Demonstrate sound geographic knowledge – Perth and WA
- Be highly reliable with a first-class approach to safety and customer service, positive communication skills
- Fatigue Management Certificate
- Able to pass a drug and alcohol and pre-employment medical
- MSIC Card
- Load restraint certificate
- Dogs and chain experience
- Side and End Tipper experience

Maintenance Planner (ANZSCO: 312911 - Maintenance Planner)

Full-time/Permanent

$80,000 - $90,000 (salary will be considered commensurate to qualifications and experience)

Duties and Responsibilities:





- Maintain an up-to-date fleet register for prime movers, heavy vehicles, trailers and cargo-handling equipment.
- Record registrations, odometer readings, inspection dates, service histories, warranty details and reported faults.
- Develop preventive maintenance plans based on fleet use, manufacturer guidance and heavy-vehicle roadworthiness requirements.
- Arrange servicing, inspections and repairs to improve vehicle availability and minimise delivery disruption.
- Prepare maintenance work orders and coordinate technicians, parts, external providers and workshop availability.
- Review defects reported by drivers and prioritise repairs according to safety, compliance and operational needs.
- Coordinate with drivers, transport staff and management to release vehicles for maintenance and return them to service promptly.
- Monitor stocks of common parts, tyres and service supplies and arrange replenishment as needed.
- Estimate labour, parts and contractor costs and assist with fleet maintenance budgets.
- Coordinate repairers, tyre suppliers, inspectors and specialist contractors, reviewing service quality and costs.
- Maintain complete records of work orders, inspections, invoices, repairs and maintenance outcomes.
- Analyse recurring defects and downtime, report on fleet readiness and support safe, compliant and timely transport services.

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: 149413 - Transport Company Manager)

Full-time/Permanent

$80,000 - $90,000 (salary will be considered commensurate to qualifications and experience)

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Manage metropolitan, regional and interstate transport services, including door-to-door, express and general freight deliveries.
- Prepare daily and forward transport schedules based on freight volumes, service priorities, delivery windows and fleet availability.
- Allocate appropriately licensed drivers and suitable vehicle combinations based on cargo dimensions, weight, destination and urgency.
- Track vehicle locations and shipment progress using transport-management, communication and live tracking systems.
- Coordinate collections, transfers and deliveries with customers, drivers, warehouses, depots and logistics partners.
- Manage breakdowns, traffic disruptions, delivery delays and other service issues, arranging alternatives where needed.
- Plan the purchase, hire and allocation of vehicles, trailers, fuel and other transport resources.
- Work with maintenance staff to schedule inspections and repairs and prevent unroadworthy vehicles from being dispatched.
- Monitor fuel, labour, maintenance, subcontractor and vehicle costs and identify ways to improve productivity.
- Set cargo-handling procedures for protected loading, secure restraint and transit, and damage-free unloading.
- Check driver licences and work records and oversee fatigue, load-restraint, chain-of-responsibility and workplace-safety compliance.
- Supervise and develop transport staff and report on delivery performance, fleet use, costs 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 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
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and transport-management software skills

📌 Heavy Truck Drivers/Maintenance Planner/Transport Manager (Beckenham)
🏢 Simran WA Logistics
📍 Beckenham

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