Mr Driver

**MR Driver**

**Welshpool, WA**
- Largest family-owned equipment hire company | Ongoing training & development
- Uniforms & PPE provided | Annual Awards Program | Current HR Licence a must
- Profit Share | Access to EAP | Discounts on insurance, eye care, travel + more
- $69,000 Salary package + Super + a $1,000 sign on bonus (details in advert)

Our Perth Distribution Centre 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 Service, Traffic & Pump & Power specialist businesses.

The 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.

**About the role,**

The driver is responsible for the safe loading, securing, delivering and picking up equipment to and from our customers, 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
- Maintain the high standard and quality of equipment through regular servicing and minor repairs.
- 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
- A COVID-19 vaccination is preferred for this role as Kennards Hire operates as part of the construction industry and our customer sites may require this.

**About you**
- Successful applicants have come from various backgrounds such as; Customer service, building & construction, hospitality, retail, driver, landscaping, trade & maintenance.
- A current MR licence
- 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
- This role requires some physical components including lifting and standing on your feet for long periods. A level of physical fitness is required and the ability to pass a drug test
- Strong communication skills
- Be proactive and keen to learn new skills
- An interest in machinery and equipment, although training will be provided
- A positive attitude and team player

**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 $65,723, *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