Truck Driver, Townsville
- Deliver building materials safely and accurately to customers throughout Townsville and surrounding areas, providing professional service.
- Operate trucks, forklifts and vehicle-loading cranes; check paperwork, load and unload goods, and secure products.
- Bring at least three years of truck-driving experience, a clean driving record, and current MR, LF and DG licences.
Signature Staff is seeking an experienced Truck Driver for our client in Townsville.
About the Opportunity:
Signature Staff is recruiting an experienced Truck Driver on behalf of our client, an established Australian family-owned supplier of building materials.
Based in Townsville, you’ll deliver to customers across the city and surrounding areas. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in safe driving, reliable service and looking after their load.
The position starts on a casual basis, with the opportunity to move into permanent employment for the right person.
The Role:
Your responsibilities will include:
– Delivering customer orders safely, accurately and on time
– Checking goods against run sheets and delivery paperwork
– Loading and unloading building materials safely
– Operating trucks, forklifts and vehicle loading cranes within your qualifications and company procedures
– Securing and handling products to prevent damage
– Providing friendly, professional service to customers and colleagues
– Following workplace health and safety requirements
About You:
You will need:
– At least three years’ truck driving experience and a clean driving record
– A current Medium Rigid (MR) licence
– A current Forklift (LF) licence
– A current Dogging (DG) licence
– Experience operating a vehicle loading crane truck
– The physical capacity to safely handle building materials
– Good attention to detail and a reliable, practical approach
– Clear communication skills and a friendly manner
– Confidence using basic systems and learning new procedures
Knowledge of Townsville and surrounding areas will be highly regarded.
Hours and Pay:
– Full-time hours, 6:30am to 2:30pm
– Casual employment initially, with the opportunity for permanency
– A crane allowance is paid for each day you operate a crane truck
What’s on Offer:
– A supportive team within an established, growing business
– Uniform provided
– Access to an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
– Access to a rewards platform offering cashback discounts at more than 400 retailers
– Potential staff discounts, subject to terms and conditions
– Paid birthday leave, subject to eligibility
Working Rights and Pre-Employment Checks:
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia. Sponsorship is not available.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment, National Police Check and working rights checks. The workplace has a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol, with random testing conducted.
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