29 Oct
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Veiramal Consulting
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Kenwick
29 Oct
Veiramal Consulting
Kenwick
VeiraMal Consulting is seeking experienced and motivated Truck Drivers to join our client’s business, Delhi Express Pty Ltd trading as WA Freight in Kenwick. Our client is looking to recruit multiple candidates and offers a professional working environment and rewarding opportunities for the right applicants.
About WA Freight
WA Freight is an established Western Australian transport business with depots in Kenwick, WA and Campbellfield, VIC. We provide statewide and interstate transport of cars, 4WDs, caravans, boats, motorhomes and machinery. Our regular routes cover Perth metro, the South West, the Goldfields, the Pilbara, the Kimberley, and interstate corridors to SA, VIC, NSW, QLD and the NT.
The Position
We are looking for multiple experienced, safety-focused Heavy Vehicle Truck Drivers to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will drive heavy vehicles to transport vehicles and bulky goods safely, on time and in line with all road transport laws.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Drive heavy trucks and combination vehicles on metro, regional and interstate routes in line with road rules, mass and dimension limits, and permit conditions.
- Manoeuvre vehicles into position for loading and unloading at depots, customer sites, ports, marinas, auctions and mine sites.
- Load and unload cars, caravans, boats and machinery using car-carrier decks, ramps, winches, tilt-tray and lifting devices, observing safety requirements at all times.
- Estimate and check load weights to comply with load limits, and distribute weight safely across the vehicle.
- Restrain, stow and cover goods to the Load Restraint Guide to prevent loss or damage.
- Carry out daily pre-start and post-trip vehicle checks (tyres, brakes, lights, fluids, couplings, safety equipment), and report defects for repair.
- Verify loading documents,
complete pickup and delivery condition reports with photos, check goods condition, and obtain delivery sign-off.
- Plan routes, fuel stops and rest breaks for long-distance and remote runs, accounting for weather, roadworks and access restrictions.
- Comply with Heavy Vehicle National Law and WA fatigue management requirements, and keep accurate work diaries and records.
- Communicate with dispatch and customers on schedules, delays and route changes.
- Follow WHS, site induction, PPE, and drug and alcohol policies, plus WA biosecurity requirements.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Current Australian Heavy Combination (HC) driver licence or higher (MC highly regarded). A licence of the required class is essential.
- At least 1 year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) heavy vehicle driving experience.
- Experience with car carriers, tilt-trays, floats or low-loaders is desirable.
- Working knowledge of load restraint, fatigue management and work diary requirements.
- A good driving and safety record.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening.
- Willingness to work extended regional and interstate trips, including overnight stays away from home.
- Good English communication skills for paperwork, customer contact and safety instructions.
What We Offer
- Permanent full-time employment with a competitive salary plus superannuation.
- Well-maintained trucks and equipment.
- Award-compliant conditions, with paid annual, personal and public holiday leave.
- Diverse work across Western Australia and interstate.
Salary: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 + Super
Location: 142 Victoria Road, Kenwick WA 6107
Interested applicants are welcome to apply through Indeed by submitting their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and relevant work experience.
Pay: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
📌 Truck Driver (Kenwick)
🏢 Veiramal Consulting
📍 Kenwick