We’re looking for a reliable Heavy Rigid (HR) driver to complete daily delivery runs across Melbourne and surrounding areas. This is a hands-on role. Deliveries involve a mix of hand unloading, pallet jack work and tailgate lifter operation, so you’ll need to be physically fit and confident handling freight safely at every drop.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive a heavy rigid vehicle safely and efficiently on scheduled delivery routes
- Hand unload goods at customer sites, including cartons, bags and loose freight
- Operate the vehicle’s tailgate lifter safely to raise and lower palletised freight
- Use a manual or electric pallet jack to move pallets on and off the truck and into customer premises
- Load and restrain freight correctly in line with load restraint guidelines
- Complete pre-start checks on the vehicle, tailgate and pallet jack, and report any defects promptly
- Capture proof of delivery (POD) via the driver app, including signatures and photos
- Maintain accurate work diary and fatigue records where required
- Communicate delays, damages or customer issues to the operations team in real time
- Represent the business professionally with customers at every drop
- Keep the vehicle and equipment clean, tidy and presentable
Requirements
- Current Australian HR licence (clean driving record preferred)
- Proven experience driving heavy rigid vehicles in a delivery environment
- Experience operating a tailgate lifter and pallet jack (manual and/or electric)
- Physically able to repeatedly lift, carry and stack items up to 25kg over a full shift
- Valuable knowledge of Melbourne metro roads
- Understanding of Chain of Responsibility (CoR), fatigue management and safe manual handling practices
- Able to use a smartphone-based delivery app
- Reliable, punctual and able to work early starts
- Right to work in Australia
Pay: $27.51 – $48.25 per hour
Work Location: In person
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