Truck Driver

• Ballarat - Victoria
• Full-time permanent opportunity + great hourly rate + super + working with an awesome team
• Free Uniform
• Safety Boot Reimbursement.
• Be part of a 145 year old organisation that puts its people first and has their best interests at heart

ABOUT US

Family owned Dahlsens Family Companies has been operating since 1877 and is one of the largest independent suppliers of timber and building materials to many of the best home builders in Australia.

We offer a family-feel culture and work environment that sets us apart from others in the industry. We are part of a 70-site national group, including Dahlsens, Cairns Hardware and Nortruss with over one thousand trusted support team professionals, trade experts, drivers, and yards people. Dahlsens invest in our people, partners, and communities to make a positive and sustainable contribution.

Our people live and breathe the Dahlsens Values daily; Take Responsibility, Grow Together, Everyone Contributes.

145 years of experience, so we know what we are talking about…. keep reading if you are looking for big things.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Truck Driver at Dahlsens, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely and safe delivery of our products to customers. Your dedication to safety and customer service will help us maintain our reputation for excellence. You will be required to load and unload timber and building materials to customers and site builds. Manual handling of items may be required at times to load and offload smaller items.

When you aren't on the roads completing deliveries, you may be looking after the yard, picking and packing customer orders, and assisting where possible. Additionally, you will conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, plan routes, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and ensure all necessary documentation is completed accurately.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

• Delivers high-quality products to our customers in a safe, courteous, and timely manner
• Establishes and maintains outstanding relations with customers
• Manual handling of goods in and out of truck at times
• Inspects delivery vehicles and ensures the safety and security of the loading and unloading process.
• Determines placement of merchandise, follows safety and lifting protocols during deliveries
• Yard assistance may be required at times
• High awareness of site safety and duty of care for your team, staff and site visitors
• Manual handling of goods and stock (may including, timber, wood, plasterboard, other building materials from time to time)
• Finally have a 'hands on' with a 'can do' attitude

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• HR licence or above (mandatory)
• Construction Induction Card - White Card (mandatory)
• Crane Licence VLC - (mandatory)
• Forklift licence (desirable)
• VicRoads Driver History check report required (if successful, you must provide this)

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us or any Dahlsens team member about this role. We're managing this recruitment directly and aren't seeking agency support.

PERKS

• Take a day off on your birthday and still get paid for it.
• Be part of something strong, we really are growing together.
• Your contribution is valued and celebrated; the company culture lives this.
• An impressive 'Be Well' program supporting you and your wellbeing.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members.
• Access to our awesome reward and benefits platform with cashback discounts at over 400 retailers such as Adidas, Woolworths, Coles, Ikea, Woolworths, Myer, Rebel Sports + more
• Education Assistance Program - your development is important.
• Uniform provided so you can look the part when customer facing.
• Team member discounts may be available (T&C may apply)
• Work with a great bunch of friendly people who want to see you succeed.

PLEASE NOTE

The successful applicant will be subject to a comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment; including a Pre-employment Medical Assessment & National Police& Right to Work

We are an equal opportunity employer with a zero tolerance to Drugs and Alcohol in the workplace and we do conduct regular random workplace testing.

Only applicants with the Right to Work in Australia will be considered for this position.

If this sounds like the right job for you, and your skills and enthusiasm, click the 'Apply for this job' now and include your Resume and Covering Letter.