HC/ HR Truck Driver – Subcontractor Opportunity

We are an established Victorian transport company seeking an experienced and dependable HR / HC Truck Driver to join our operation under a subcontractor arrangement.

This opportunity would suit an experienced professional driver who operates through their own Pty Ltd company, takes pride in their work and is committed to providing safe, reliable and professional transport services. The position involves driving our company owned vehicles.

About the Opportunity

You will undertake transport work using our trucks, throughout metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria as required. The role will involve operating heavy combination and tilt-tray equipment, safely loading and unloading freight, completing required documentation and communicating professionally with customers, dispatch and site personnel.

A generous percentage-based remuneration package will be offered to the successful contractor, with the percentage, applicable revenue and payment arrangements clearly documented in a written subcontractor agreement. Please note: This is NOT an hourly rate position - it is percentage based. Please do not apply if you are looking to work for an hourly rate.

Key Responsibilities

· Complete transport jobs throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria

· Safely operate HC/HR and tilt-tray equipment

· Load, restrain, transport and unload vehicles, machinery or freight

· Conduct pre-start inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns

· Complete delivery paperwork, photographs and electronic job records

· Comply with fatigue-management, load-restraint and Chain of Responsibility requirements

· Maintain professional communication with customers and company representatives

· Represent both businesses in a reliable and professional manner

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

· A current and valid Australian HC or HR driver licence





· Demonstrated tilt-tray driving and loading experience

· Their own registered Pty Ltd company already established

· A current ABN and capacity to issue valid tax invoices

· Full Australian working rights

· A robust understanding of load restraint and heavy-vehicle safety requirements

· A good driving history

· Excellent reliability, communication and time-management skills

· Willingness and availability to work throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria as required

· Appropriate business and insurance arrangements relevant to the contracted services

Highly Regarded

· Experience transporting vehicles, machinery, equipment or oversized loads

· Familiarity with Melbourne, Victorian regional areas and major industrial sites

· Relevant fatigue-management or Chain of Responsibility training

· Construction industry experience or a current White Card

· Mechanical knowledge or experience with heavy vehicles

What We Offer

· Generous percentage-based remuneration

· Consistent work for the right contractor

· Melbourne metropolitan and regional Victorian work

· Support from an experienced transport operations team

· Clear weekly payment arrangements under a written subcontractor agreement

· The opportunity to establish a reliable, long-term commercial relationship

How to Apply

Please submit your application through SEEK and include:

· A brief summary of your HC, HR and tilt-tray experience

· Your current location

· Details of your availability

· Confirmation that you operate through a registered Pty Ltd company

· Copies or details of your relevant licences and qualifications

· Details of your relevant business insurance arrangements

Shortlisted applicants may be required to provide a current driver history report, references and evidence of licences, company registration and applicable insurance.

Only applicants who meet the essential requirements will be considered.

📌 Subcontractor Truck Driver HR/HC (Melbourne)
🏢 EWP Transport
📍 Melbourne