Truck Driver
- Safely transport freight on local and regional deliveries and pickups, managing loads and completing vehicle checks and delivery documentation.
- Hold a current HR, HC or MC licence and follow safety, fatigue-management and compliance requirements.
- Provide professional customer service; work a Monday-to-Friday roster with operational shifts, overtime opportunities and a temp-to-perm pathway.
Earn up to $45/hr + Penalties | Monday to Friday | Temp to Perm Opportunities
Your new company
Hays Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Truck Drivers with licence classes of HR, HC and MC for multiple positions across Townsville.
Join a nationally recognised transport and logistics organisation with a strong reputation for delivering freight solutions across Australia. With decades of industry experience, a modern fleet, and a commitment to safety and employee development, this business offers long-term career opportunities within a supportive team environment.
If you're looking for stable work, competitive rates, overtime opportunities and a genuine pathway into a permanent role, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
You will be responsible for the safe and timely transportation of freight while maintaining a strong focus on customer service and compliance. Successful candidates will commence on a day shift roster commencing between 8am/9am during the training period, before moving into their allocated operational shift pattern that includes some starts from 6am.
Duties may include:
- Local and regional freight deliveries and pickups
- Load restraint and freight management
- Conducting vehicle checks and basic maintenance reporting
- Completing delivery documentation and electronic manifests
- Following all safety, fatigue management and compliance requirements
- Providing professional customer service at delivery locations
What You'll Need
- Current HR, HC or MC Licence
- Strong commitment to safety and workplace procedures
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
- Reliable work history and excellent attendance record
- Previous transport, freight or logistics experience is highly regarded
- Forklift Licence (advantageous but not essential)
What's on Offer?
✅ HR Drivers: $40.00/hr + penalties
✅ HC & MC Drivers: $45.00/hr + penalties
✅ Monday to Friday roster
✅ Regular overtime opportunities available
✅ Temp-to-perm pathway for the right candidates
✅ Join a recognised leader in the transport and logistics industry
✅ Stable, ongoing work with long-term career prospects
What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role, click "apply now" or for more information and a confidential discussion on this role or to find out about more opportunities in Manufacturing and Logistics contact Dana on 07 4417 1124 or email [email protected]
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