Driver
- Safely operate a side loader to transport shipping containers between customer sites and depots.
- Complete vehicle inspections, secure loads, maintain accurate documentation and comply with transport safety, fatigue management and Chain of Responsibility requirements.
- Provide professional customer service while working Monday to Friday afternoon shifts, with overtime available as needed.
Side Loader Driver | Townsville
Afternoon Shift | Full-Time Opportunity | Monday to Friday
Are you an experienced Side Loader Driver looking for stable, ongoing work with a leading transport and logistics company? We are seeking a safety-focused and reliable driver to join our team in Townsville.
This role offers consistent hours, a supportive team environment, and overtime opportunities based on business requirements.
About the Role
Reporting to the Operations Team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of shipping containers while maintaining high safety and customer service standards.
Shift Details:
- Monday to Friday 2:00pm start
- Payrate - $35.40479 plus shift loading
- Side loader allowance - $4.86 per shift
- Overtime available based on operational requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a Side Loader vehicle safely and efficiently
- Transport containers to and from customer sites, depots.
- Conduct daily pre-start and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Secure loads and ensure compliance with transport regulations
- Complete relevant documentation accurately and on time
- Adhere to fatigue management, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), and safety requirements
- Provide professional customer service during pickups and deliveries
What You'll Bring
- Current HC or MC Licence
- Previous Side Loader or container transport experience
- Sound knowledge of load restraint and container handling procedures
- Understanding of fatigue management and Chain of Responsibility requirements
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Reliable work ethic and ability to work independently
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
What's on Offer
- Full-time, ongoing opportunity
- Competitive hourly rates
- Overtime opportunities available
- Modern fleet and well-maintained equipment
- Supportive and safety-focused culture
- Career development and training opportunities
- Employee benefits and discounts
Join Our Team
If you're a dependable driver who takes pride in delivering safe and efficient transport solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of a team that keeps Australia moving.
About Team Global Express
Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit **************************************** TGE
We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.
What we offer
Competitive salary above industry standards
Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey
Fun and practical employee perks and discounts
Flexible work, including work from home
Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.
An inclusive workplace, works for everyone
We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our recruitment process
Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.
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