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Name: HR Truck Driver, Hobart
Site / Location: Mornington
Ref #: 12362650
Entity: Australia Post
Opening Date: 25-Oct-2024
Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time
Length of Assignment: 5 months
Description & Requirements
Are you motivated by getting behind the wheel of one of our iconic red trucks to deliver for customers? As our HR Truck Driver, you’ll be the face of our trusted business, at the heart of your community, connecting businesses with their customers, and communities with each other day-in, day-out. We are looking for someone to start on an initial 5 month fixed-term contract with the potential for ongoing permanent employment.
What do we offer you?
* 5 month fixed-term contract with the potential for ongoing permanent employment
* Start times can vary either 4am or 12pm (aim to provide 2 weeks' advance notice of shift)
* Saturday overtime available
* + 12% Superannuation
* + 15% shift loading (6am - 6pm work hours)
* + 30% shift loading (6pm - 6am work hours)
You’ll be:
* Safely loading your truck with cages for delivery
* Completing your own daily vehicle safety check
* Driving our modern trucks between our operational centres and customers, for deliveries and predominately pick-ups
* Returning to our operational centres to unload pick-ups
* Working on a rotating roster with shift times ranging from morning to lunchtime starts
* Earning a competitive hourly rate with additional shift loadings
* Opportunities for Saturday overtime
About you:
* You’re friendly, enthusiastic and reliable, and love autonomy just as much as interacting with others and being a team player.
* You’re passionate about making a difference in the community.
You’ll also need to:
* Hold a valid Heavy Rigid (HR) license - HC or MC advantageous
* Forklift licence advantageous
* Be safety-focused and understand the importance of chain of responsibility
* Have a customer-centric mindset and effective communication skills
* You will need to meet our safe working load limit of weighing 120kgs or less
* Be prepared to provide a driving history report, undergo a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening and national police checks.
How we’ll deliver for you:
* Drive our iconic fleet and benefit from competitive permanent rates, rotating rosters and operate in a safe and inclusive working environment
* We invest in you for the long-term, encouraging growth through delivering on our values of trust, inclusivity, empowerment and safety
* Be part of a culture where everybody feels they belong, are valued, and can bring their authentic self to work every day.
We’re delivering together:
At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au.
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