About the Role

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 setting
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 secure 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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