Driver

**About us**

You’ve probably heard of Coates or seen our orange hire equipment on job sites around Australia. But we’re more than just scissor lifts and diggers. We’re an end-to-end solutions company operating across five key areas: Equipment Hire; Engineering Solutions; Industrial Solutions; Power & HVAC; and Training.

We’re proudly Australian-owned, with a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects, and an exciting future focused on digital transformation, sustainability and growth.

At Coates, we understand that we’re nothing without great people. So, you don’t just work for us, we work for you. We’re here to support and equip you with great training and development, flexible work options and a positive team environment to help you build your career from the ground up or take it to the next level.

**Your new role awaits**

Our **Erskine Park** branch, specialising in the hire of portable building and amenities are seeking **Drivers** to join their team.

As a part of this role you will be responsible for servicing (collecting and disposing) on-hire equipment (portable amenities and waste tanks), and play a crucial role as the face of Coates in the field. You’ll need to be able to work to tight deadlines and maintaining a high standard of safety.

**What you’ll bring to the role**

Besides your exceptional customer service and professionalism, this is what we’re looking for:

- Valid MR or HR drivers Licence
- Forklift and/or EWP tickets (highly regarded but not essential)
- Loading/unloading experience with hiab, and forklift
- Clean driving record
- Australian working rights
- Knowledge of health, safety and hygiene standards and regulations

**What you’ll get in return**
- ** Permanent contract**:

- ** Full-time Monday to Friday with regular overtime avliable incl. weekends**:

- ** Penalty rates for overtime**:

- ** Training and development to advance your career**:

- Score up to $2,000 for referring a mate who joins Coates
- Free Employee Discount Program - discounts at over 400 businesses
- Free Employee Assistance Program - counselling and support for you and your family
- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave with flexible return to work options
- Discounted hire equipment so you can finally finish that home reno job
- Purchased extra leave program if you want some more time to do the things you love
- Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation so you can connect to your community

**Why Coates?**

At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included. So, we’re proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and working to continually improve gender representation and the development of our future female leaders via our annual LEAP program.

Safety always comes first at Coates. Our safety-driven processes and policies aim to ensure all stakeholders go to work and return home safely to their families and communities.

And to deliver on our wider people and planet responsibilities, we’re committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and supporting our national charities and local communities through the Coates Foundation.

**Ready to apply?**

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. We’re committed to continually increasing the diversity of our workforce, including leadership levels. We actively encourage all people to apply.

**Coates. Equipped for you