Vellex Logistics is a diverse Australian owned family business offering freight distribution and warehousing services over the last 35 years.
We strive to maintain our competitive edge in the industry and pride ourselves on our high levels of service, safety, and corporate culture.
Our organisation at Newcastle requires an HR Driver to join their team in a thriving and rewarding environment.
The role involves:
Pick up and drop off freight from customers on time, ensuring safe handling and accurate documentation.
Operate heavy vehicles safely and professionally across various driving conditions.
Adhere to NHVR and company policies around Mass, Maintenance and Fatigue Management.
Complete all documentation including work diaries, consignment notes, DVORs and timesheets.
Secure loads according to Load Restraint Guidelines and ensure freight is compliant with legal and company standards.
Ensure Dangerous Goods are handled and transported in accordance with regulations.
Maintain cleanliness, safety and roadworthiness of the vehicle.
A strong customer focus is compulsory in meeting and understanding customer needs through the delivery of freight and services. The ideal candidate will also assist with distribution duties (stock movements, loading/unloading of product into racking, general duties etc.) and attend company and industry specific training to maintain compliance requirements.
The key qualifications for this position include:
A good clean driving history, ability to drive manual vehicles, minimum 2 years of experience, have experience driving in the Transport and Logistics Industry, sound understanding of Load Restraint, excellent organisational skills and time management, professional manner and presentation, Dangerous Goods awareness and good working knowledge of surrounding regions.
In return, we offer:
Permanent Full-time position,
Supportive and collaborative leadership,
Penalty rates after 8 hours
Other benefits include salary sacrifice superannuation and many other employee benefits. All successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening including medical and drug testing.