Courier/Delivery Driver

We are a Toowoomba based transport and logistics company looking for motivated and well organised individuals to fill Courier Driver roles. This could be a great opportunity for someone who has an excellent work ethic and is looking for establish themselves into a busy workplace.

This is a busy and very active role, delivering to both commercial and residential addresses. We service an extensive region

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all safety procedures, including conducting pre-start checks of your vehicle.
• Be willing to learn and use Chain of Responsibility training
• Sort freight with the courier team, then load your vehicle and start your delivery run
• Deliver freight of varying size and weight to both private address and business customers.
• Use each company's scanner or your mobile phone (special app) to deliver each consignment and gain the required signature, ID info and photos to complete each delivery.
• Keep your work vehicle clean and tidy inside. Wipes are provided for you to do this.
• Keep your work vehicle clean on the outside
• Complete all necessary paperwork including PODs, resigns and your daily timesheet.
• Strive to meet KPIs, expectations and goals in a safe manner
• Communicate with the admin team as required, responding to any queries they have
• Communicate with your team leader and the operations team

THE ROLE

• Must be available to work Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday morning
• Work well within the team and individually
• Be recognised for your hard work with easy to achieve expectations and goals
• Be reliable and committed to the role
• Follow the processes and procedures in place to ensure each consignment is delivered within its required DIFOT/time window and via the correct delivery process

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Current Australian Driver's Licence, with a good driving history - ability to provide a current police check and current driving history report from TMR (must be less than 1 month old)
• Be capable of lifting up to 30kgs and have a reasonable fitness level to perform a busy role
• Excellent customer service skills and a strong attention to detail. Reasonable literacy and numeracy skills also required
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to talk, write and understand English when interacting with other people, including customers, carriers and other staff members
• Ability to load freight by areas, use handheld scanners and complete manual PODs
• Ability to conduct daily Pre-Start vehicle checks
• Excellent work ethic with a "can do" attitude and approach.
• Applicants must be capable of working on their own AND working with the team to get the job done.
• This position requires a team player who is willing to help out their work mate if needed and some runs are fluid depending on freight volumes and peak volumes
• Ability to use physical maps plus GPS directions to find correct delivery addresses but also able to retain information about run areas to find the best route. Some areas require local knowledge and the ability to not just follow GPS directions and end up on 4WD tracks

APPLYING

If this sounds like you, please email your resume with a cover letter telling us about yourself and why this role is for you

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Job Types: Permanent, Casual

Pay: $26.00 – $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Can you pass a National Police Check?
• Do you have a valid driver's licence? If yes, what class of licence do you hold (CA / C / MR / HR etc)?
• Are you willing to provide a recent (less than 1 month old) driving history from the Department of Transport?
• Do you have any pre existing injuries or concerns that may affect your ability to perform the duties outlined in this job ad that we should be made aware of?
• As detailed, this role requires the ability to lift up to 30kg. Are physically fit and strong enough to perform these duties?
• Are you currently working? If yes - please supply if you would need to give notice to your current employer AND your availability to start this position with our company?
• Would you describe yourself as having the below -

Being keen and motivated
Having a high attention for detail
Able to provide the highest of quality customer service even if the receiver is not being reasonable and courteous
Able to work in a team AND individually as well
Both reliable and on time
Honest, trustworthy and have a strong work ethic
Good communication skills

• Do you believe you can provide above average customer service while performing your day to day duties? If yes, please describe why -
• Do you have any previous training in transport industry workplace health and safety regulations and your responsibility within that chain including CoR, Fatigue Management and NHVR guidelines and regulations? If yes and please detail your skills -
• This role requires use of scanners and mobile phone apps to facilitate deliveries and pick ups. Training and education is provided and all staff have access to both a Driver Manual (contains detailed step by step instructions) and senior staff members, if needed.

Do you feel, with this support, you could use these devices as part of this position or do you find it difficult to use this type of technology and prefer paperwork?

• Do you have any previous relevant experience? If yes please give a brief description -

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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