Local MR Driver

Followmont Transport · Cairns QLD · Full time
+60d ago

Local MR Driver

Followmont Transport
Cairns QLD

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Full time

$60k - $80k
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Local deliveries and pickups throughout the Cairns region.
  • Operate a forklift or pallet jack for loading and unloading freight.
  • Provide high levels of customer service and maintain vehicle inspections.

Description

 

  • Local pud throughout the Cairns region.

At Followmont, we know our drivers are the secret to our success and provide a critical service to regional and remote communities. As the transport industry expands and our business continues to grow, so do the opportunities within it. Here at Followmont we have a rare and exciting opportunity for a hard working, customer focused, self-driven operator to join our high performing PUD team on a Full Time basis. This Full Time will be part of a fast paced team environment focusing on building strong customer relationships through local freight deliveries and pickups.

 
 
The Job:

  • Flexible with working varied hours, including weekends and overtime with penalty rates 07:00 to 15:06

  • Work to deliver high levels of service to our customers through effectively transporting general freight supporting the Cairns] community

  • Take responsibility for safely and securely loading and unloading a variety of freight with some manual handling of parcel freight

  • Completing daily vehicle inspections and necessary paperwork including pre-start checks as well as filling out run sheets, PODs and logbooks

  • Operate a forklift or pallet jack to load and unload general freight [Regional only] [Optional]

 

Qualifications

 

  • Hold a current MR license [and Forklift Ticket (LF)] with proven experience operating a Heavy Vehicle for a minimum of 2 years
  • A strong level of resilience and ability to problem solve coupled with the capability to work within a fast-paced, high pressure environment
  • Have a passion for going the extra mile to provide high level service to all our customers 
  • Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse customer base 
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screen, as well as a criminal history check if required

Benefits:

  • 100% Australian owned & operated family business that is leading the way in transport industry
  • Have the opportunity to earn overtime & shift penalty rates when applicable
  • Receive health fund discounts, free access to counselling and be recognised for your hard work through our employee recognition program
  • Be rewarded with a quarterly retention bonus [MORANBAH & MOUNT ISA ONLY]
  • We offer limitless opportunities for you to develop your career within our company

Location: [ Cairns      ]

 
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Skills

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Ability to work under pressureCustomer serviceForklift ticket (lf)Logbook managementManual handlingMr licensePallet jack operationPre-start checksProblem solvingResilienceTeamworkTime managementVehicle inspection

Perks & benefits

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Employee recognition programFree access to counsellingHealth fund discountsQuarterly retention bonus

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