Job Description - Local Van Driver (DRI)
Description
We are looking for a motivated Local Van Driver to join our Gladstone pickup and delivery team! This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused individual looking to start a career in the transport industry. In this role, you'll be trained and supported by our management team and peers to ensure you succeed in a structured, process-driven environment. If you're self-motivated and committed to producing high-quality, detailed work, we want to hear from you!
What You Will Be Doing:
* Position: Full Time Permanent
* Hours: Monday to Friday 7am start
* Responsibilities:
* Transporting general freight with pick-ups and deliveries within the Gladstone area
* Manually load and unload parcels from the van
* Complete daily vehicle inspection and necessary paperwork including pre-start checks, filling out run sheets, PODs, and logbooks
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 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
* Employee Recognition: Be rewarded for your hard work through our employee recognition programme
What You Need:
* Current C Class Licence (Manual 'B' condition preferred)
* Professional Mindset with a strong sense of accountability and commitment to meeting goals
* Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screen, and a criminal history check
About the Role:
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.
If you're a dependable, organized individual ready to contribute to a stable team environment and develop your skills within the transport industry, we'd love to hear from you!
How To Apply:
If you're ready to make a positive impact and start your career in the transport industry, submit your resume by clicking "Apply" or email your resume to to join the Followmont Transport team and start your journey with us today!
If technology is not your strength, we would still love to hear from you - bring your resume to 19 Bensted Road, Callemondah 4680 and say hello to our friendly team.
Followmont Transport is a passionate family business 100% dedicated to service and maintaining a hands-on relationship with customers, our people, and suppliers.
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