Delivery Driver / Plant Transport Operator

HR Delivery Driver / Plant Transport Operator

Cairns Based | Local & Regional Work | Immediate Start

HPS QLD Pty Ltd is seeking a reliable and safety-focused HR Delivery Driver / Plant Transport Operator to join our growing team.

This is not a typical delivery driver role and involves transporting mobile plant, construction materials and fabricated products across Cairns and Far North Queensland, with occasional travel to Townsville and surrounding regions with a well-established construction business operating across the roofing, plumbing, sheet metal, glazing and civil construction sectors.

Attractive above-award casual rates will be offered based on experience, licences and demonstrated capability. A minimum 38-hour work week is available for the right applicant, with overtime and away work opportunities from time to time.

About the Role

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

Transporting excavators, EWPs, and other mobile plant using both a tilt-tray and semi-trailer and float.

Loading and unloading plant and equipment safely.

Delivering and collecting steel, aluminium, glass and construction materials.

Conducting daily vehicle and plant pre-start inspections.

Securing loads in accordance with load restraint requirements.

Completing delivery dockets and transport records.

Maintaining vehicles,



trailers and transport equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.

Liaising professionally with clients, suppliers, site supervisors and project managers.

Assisting with yard and workshop duties when required.

Construction Industry White Card.

Current Forklift Licence (LF).

Experience securing and transporting plant and equipment.

Good understanding of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations.

Ability to conduct basic vehicle inspections and maintenance checks.

Strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Excavator competency and experience.

Elevated Work Platform (EWP) competency and experience.

HRWL WP licence (Boom Type EWP over 11m) advantageous.

Experience transporting construction plant and machinery.

Experience operating loaders, skid steers or telehandlers.

Basic mechanical knowledge.

What We Are Looking For

Reliable and punctual.

Qualified presentation.

Strong work ethic.

Able to work independently.

Safety-conscious attitude.

Willingness to assist the broader operations team when required.

Overtime and away work allowances may apply depending on project requirements.

Location

Based in Cairns, with work throughout Far North Queensland and occasional trips to Townsville and regional project sites.

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