Driver - Albert Park

**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**:
This role, based out of our **Albert Park** Branch, is often the face of Coates and requires exceptional customer service and professionalism, as well as working to tight deadlines and ensuring and maintaining a high standard of safety.
- Safe, professional and timely delivery/pick up of equipment to and from various site locations.
- Effectively secure freight load to ensure successful delivery
- Maintain knowledge of equipment storage and location to ensure efficient retrieval.
- Operate and manoeuvre equipment on and off a tilt tray. eg boom lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts
- Perform general yard duties ensuring an organised and safe yard (when not driving)

**About you**:
Alongside a positive and flexible attitude, you enjoy working in a team and have a customer focused approach to your work. You will also have:

- A valid heavy vehicle driver's license. (HR licence required, MC _and Tilt tray licences are highly regarded_)
- Experience loading and unloading equipment using correct restraint
- A clean driving record and a commitment to the importance of safety - _you are an expert on the chain of responsibility._
- Proven customer service skills
- Adequate technology skills
- High Risk Forklift and Work Platform - desirable
- EWP yellow card - desirable

**What you'll get in return**

As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of perks and benefits including:

- Competitive remuneration (because we value great work and believe it should be rewarded)
- Training and development to help build your career and equip you for success.
- Purchased extra leave program if you want some more time to do the things you love
- Discounted hire equipment so you can finally finish that home reno job
- Supportive and inclusive team culture that empowers you to do your best work
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional and confidential counselling and support
- 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.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Referral program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Albert Park, SA 5014: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- HR Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person