HR/mr Driver

**HR / MR Driver - Distribution Centre**
**Penrith, NSW**
- Culture is our secret sauce-we care about our team mates & customers like family
- Training & career development-current HR or MR licence required-street parking avail
- Largest family-owned equipment hire company in ANZ + great employee benefits
- $74338 salary package inc super + profit share + weekend allowance + $1,000 sign on bonus (details in advert)

Our mission is to be the best hire company in the world. We don't want to be the biggest, we want to be the best. And by being the best, we are committed to sustainable growth and innovation for the benefit our customers, our people and Kennards Hire.

And with 86% of our people telling us they think Kennards Hire is a Great Place to Work, we think that's pretty awesome

Some of the things our people have told us make Kennards Hire a Great Place to Work include: their team mates; the care and inclusiveness we show each other; that our people's safety is a priority; and how everyone works together to live our values. Not to mention the birthday and employee anniversary celebration cakes and BBQs

**About the role**

Our Sydney Distribution Centre, located in Penrith, is the home to several specialist branches/teams, taking advantage of grouped logistics, repair and maintenance functions. In the DC, we have our Access, Earthmoving & Site Services, Traffic & Pump & Power specialist businesses.

A Driver position is part of the logistics function of the Distribution Centre (DC). The DC is designed to provide a service to the customers and support the branch network with a range of large and specialist equipment, product and solutions with increased convenience, improved utilisation and productivity.

**This role requires you to;**
- A DC Driver (HR & MR) is responsible for the safe loading, securing, delivering and picking up equipment to and from our customers events, construction sites and branches. Drivers are required to provide safe, reliable and friendly transport services and often are required to demonstrate the safe use of equipment.
- Provide exceptional customer service at all times
- Instruct and demonstrate to customer’s on the equipment operation including use of QR codes
- Make recommendations about complementary equipment or products that will support the customer’s needs
- Proactively engaging with scheduling to complete duties effectively and efficiently
- Correctly scheduling day to day deliveries and pickups
- Perform DC facility cleaning and maintenance as required
- Perform scanning, pickup and delivery of equipment
- Perform equipment loading/unloading and load restraint
- Be familiar and flexible across multiple classes of vehicles as the range and type of equipment determines the vehicle requirement.
- Understanding of load restraint, mass and dimension principles is essential
- Kennards Hire operates as part of the construction industry in New South Wales. The NSW and Australia government requires all authorised workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19

**About you**
- Two roles available for 1x MR and 1x HR Driver - specific licence required & load restraint knowledge required
- Previous experience MR or HR truck driving and loading role
- A current Forklift licence would be advantageous
- The availability to work full time Monday to Friday (including half day Saturday when required)
- Knowledgeable and compliant to Chain of Responsibility
- Strong communication skills including the ability to follow directions, ask questions to ensure understanding, and proactively provide information to team members
- Previous experience in a customer service role, and a genuine interest in helping others
- Time management skills including the ability to plan ahead and reschedule in accordance with changes in priorities

**Why join the family**
- We are Australia and New Zealand’s largest family-owned equipment hire company
- Our values are at the heart of everything we do; One Family, Fair Dinkum, Taking Hire Higher & Every
- Customer a Raving Fan

**We offer great Benefits & Rewards such as;**
- Profit Share bonus
- Paid Parental Leave
- Extensive training and development throughout your career with us
- Career progression and internal transfer opportunities - across state and international borders
- Staff discount rates on our hire gear
- Access to our employee benefits program including discounts on insurance, eye care, travel and more
- Annual Awards night, Team BBQs and many other fun social events

**Salary Breakdown**
- $1,000 sign on bonus is paid after 90 days
- Base salary of $67,275, *Profit Share average $4,000, + 10% Superannuation
- Profit share bonus is variable and is paid twice a year. The average annual payment is $4,000. The actual amount paid depends on the financial performance of the branch and company as well as branch quality standards achieved.

**Please note: Background/Police Checks will be carried out as part of the recruitment process