Driver Trainer – Orange or Dubbo, NSW

4 days ago

Orange New South Wales, Australia JR Richards & Sons Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Driver Trainer – Orange or Dubbo, NSW

JR Richards & Sons

Driving Sustainability, Delivering Excellence

Ready to take the wheel on a role that blends safety, training, and purpose? At JR Richards & Sons, we don't just move waste we move communities toward a cleaner future. As a proudly Australian, family-owned resource recovery company, we operate with over 570 dedicated employees and a fleet of 400+ heavy vehicles. Our services support more than 30 councils across regional NSW and northern Victoria, helping divert over 100,000 tonnes of organics and recyclables from landfill each year.


About the Role

Based in Orange or Dubbo, this full-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the move. You'll travel across Western NSW and interstate, supporting our teams by ensuring drivers and operational staff are trained, competent, and confident. From onboarding to refresher training, plant assessments to safety initiatives you'll be the driving force behind operational excellence.


Key Responsibilities

  • Training & Competency – Deliver practical training and assessments for drivers and plant operators (e.g. loaders, excavators, skid steers).
  • Compliance & Documentation – Keep training records accurate, organised, and audit-ready.
  • Onboarding Support – Help new starters hit the ground running safely and confidently.
  • Refresher Training – Maintain high standards through ongoing training programs.
  • Safety & Risk – Conduct plant risk assessments and assist with incident investigations.
  • Training Development – Create and update training packages that are clear, effective, and aligned with industry standards.
  • Team Collaboration – Participate in toolbox talks and safety meetings, contributing to a positive and proactive team culture.
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with internal teams including operations, maintenance, and supervisors.

What You'll Bring

Qualifications & Experience

  • Heavy Vehicle Driver Licence (minimum Heavy Rigid)
  • Cert IV in Training & Assessment
  • Experience driving heavy vehicles
  • Waste industry experience (a bonus, not a deal-breaker)

Personal Attributes

  • Strong understanding of NHVR legislation
  • Excellent communication and admin skills
  • Flexible, adaptable, and calm under pressure
  • High customer service standards
  • Willingness to travel extensively

Why Join Us?

We're proud to offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose, support, and a few great perks:

  • Family-minded, approachable management
  • Stability and growth in an established business
  • Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • Fitness Passport – affordable access to gyms
  • Wellbeing platform for you and your family
  • Private health insurance discounts
  • Safe, inclusive, and values-driven workplace

Ready to drive change and make a real impact?

Apply now and help us train the next generation of confident, capable operators.

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