Job Description - Local Van Driver
This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused individual looking to start a career in the transport industry.
The Role:
* Full Time Permanent with guaranteed weekly hours | Monday to Friday | 7am start
* Transport general freight to support our Cairns Branch and surrounding community within the Cairns area.
* Manually load and unload parcels from the van.
* Complete daily vehicle inspections and necessary paperwork, including pre-start checks, run sheets, PODs, and logbooks.
* Utilise IT platforms such as PDAs to scan freight and capture live signatures.
* Follow established standards, procedures, and safety regulations to ensure smooth and accurate deliveries.
What's In It for You:
* Full-time Position: Guaranteed hours & leave entitlements
* Weekly Payment: Competitive weekly payment with overtime penalties applied
* Work/Life Balance: Be home every night with no overnight stays
* Career Progression: Opportunities to progress in your career, including upgrading to a truck licence or forklift licence through our in house Learning & Development team
* Employee Recognition: Be rewarded for your hard work through our employee recognition programme
* Employee Benefits Programme: Workplace Benefits Program providing discounts to many major retailers
* Health Fund Discounts: Enjoy reduced rates on single or family health cover with Medibank Private.
* Wellbeing Programmes: Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Wellbeing Programme, and Workplace Banking Programme
Skills and Experience:
* Hold a current C Class license (Manual 'B' condition preferred)
* Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screen, and a criminal history check if required.
* Professional Mindset: A strong sense of accountability and commitment to delivering thorough, dependable work.
* Ability to work consistently with a focus on producing high-quality, detailed work based on established guidelines, standards, and procedures.
* Comfortable in a stable environment, working with repetitive routines and well-defined processes.
* Ability to collaborate with peers and management to ensure efficient, error-free work.
This role is ideal for a person with strong attention to detail and is focused on consistently delivering high-quality work. You will follow established standards, guidelines, and procedures while working in a structured, supportive environment. The work involves repetitive tasks that require precision and a steady pace to ensure error-free output. You will collaborate with a reliable and supportive team, with opportunities to develop expertise over time.