Key Responsibilities

• Safely manoeuvre and position company vehicles at depots, customer premises and designated loading or unloading areas to facilitate efficient collection and delivery of goods.
• Load and unload freight, parcels and other goods using appropriate lifting, handling and tipping equipment where required, ensuring correct handling procedures are followed.
• Follow workplace health and safety requirements and established loading and unloading procedures to minimise risks to personnel, vehicles, freight and surrounding property.
• Conduct regular pre-start and operational inspections of assigned vehicles, including checking tyres, lights, brakes and other safety-related components, to ensure vehicles remain safe and roadworthy.
• Assess and monitor the weight of freight being transported to ensure vehicle load limits are not exceeded and loads are distributed appropriately for safe vehicle operation.
• Arrange, restrain and secure goods appropriately within or on the vehicle, using suitable restraints and coverings where required, to prevent movement, loss or damage during transportation.
• Review and verify delivery dockets, consignment records and other transport documentation against the goods being collected or delivered and inspect freight for visible damage or discrepancies.
• Obtain appropriate confirmation, signatures or proof of delivery from customers or receiving parties upon successful delivery of goods.
• Report any vehicle defects, damaged goods, load discrepancies or delivery issues to the appropriate supervisor and follow company procedures for recording and resolving such matters. 

Qualifications & Experience                                                                                                                         

• AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4) or relevant 
• Minimum 1-3 year experience required