Pickup & Delivery Drivers -MR licence

Our Story:

Direct Freight Express is a nationwide, family-owned and operated transport company with over 33 years of experience in the road transport industry. With more than 2,500 employees across 67 strategically positioned locations nationwide, and our continued growth is built on our commitment to great customer service, innovation, and reliable transport solutions.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team as soon as possible:

Role:  Pickup and Delivery Drivers -  MR license

Location: Rockhampton, QLD

Expected Hours of Work (40 hours per week) + Potential for overtime shifts

Monday - 5:30 - 2:00pm

Tuesday - Friday - 6:00 AM -  2.30PM  

The position will include duties such as but will not be limited to:

  • Perform multi-drop deliveries daily and pickups  (general freight), some of which will be hand unloaded

  • Load and unload truck

  • Safely operate and conduct vehicle checks of your assigned truck

  • Maintain all freight, parcels and documentation.

About you:

  • MR licence essential

  • Forklift licence  essential

  • HR licence desirable

  • Multi drop experience in a similar company (minimum 1 years experience)

  • No more than 8 demerit points accumulated on licence

  • Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including D & A test

  • Be prepared to provide a current licence history report for the previous five years

  • Full permanent working rights

  • Reliable and enjoy a challenging and interesting work

Our Benefits:

  • Onsite and free parking

  • Paid overtime (Penalty rates)

  • Great security and stability with our rapidly growing company

  • Receive pay weekly, and on time

  • Free access to our employee assistance program.

Fit the above criteria or would like to start your career in transport? APPLY NOW via SEEK!

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have the opportunity to succeed. 

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Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:
  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  • How many years' experience do you have as a Pickup and Delivery Driver?
  • How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
  • Do you have experience operating a forklift?
  • Are you licenced to drive a manual vehicle?
  • Do you have multi drop delivery experience?
  • Do you have a heavy vehicle driver's licence?
  • Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
  • Which of the following forklift licences do you have?
  • Do you have knowledge of areas around Rockhampton and surrounding suburbs ?
  • Do you have an open MR or higher License?

Company profile

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Logistics, Freight & Delivery Services

Direct Freight Express is Australia's largest independantly owned transport company of its kind. We have a very large fleet of vehicles which are deployed in all metro & regional areas of Australia. We are a family with over 22 years of history in Australia.

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