Vellex Logistics is a diverse Australian owned family business offering freight distribution and warehousing services over the last 35 years. We strive to maintain our competitive edge in the industry and pride ourselves on our high levels of service, safety, and corporate culture.

We are looking for motivated and reliable MC Local Driver to join our team in a thriving and rewarding organization at our depot based out at Newcastle.

MC: 4pm

About the role:

• Pick up and drop off freight from customers on time, ensuring safe handling and accurate documentation.

• Operate heavy vehicles safely and professionally across various driving conditions.

• Adhere to NHVR and company policies around Mass, Maintenance and Fatigue Management

• Complete all documentation including work diaries, consignment notes, DVORs and timesheets.

• Secure loads according to Load Restraint Guidelines and ensure freight is compliant with legal and company standards.

• Ensure Dangerous Goods are handled and transported in accordance with regulations.

• Maintain cleanliness, safety and roadworthiness of the vehicle.

• A strong customer focus is compulsory in meeting and understanding customer needs through the delivery of freight and services.

• Assist with distribution duties (stock movements, loading / unloading of product into
  racking, general duties etc.)

• Attend company and industry specific training to maintain compliance requirements of the company

• Assist with other duties as directed by management.

About you:

• Have a good clean driving history

• Ability to drive manual vehicles.

• Minimum 2 years of experience

• Have experience driving in the Transport and Logistics Industry.

• Must hold a valid MC class Heavy Truck Licence.

• A sound understanding of Load Restraint.

• Possess excellent organisational skills and time management.

• Have a professional manner and presentation.

• Possess excellent customer service skills.

• Have Dangerous Goods awareness.

• Have a good working knowledge of surrounding regions.

What we offer:

• A competitive hourly rate plus superannuation

• A competitive hourly rate

• Permanent Full-time position

• Uniforms supplied

• Supportive and collaborative leadership

• Penalty rates after 8 hours (time-and-a-half and double time) - overtime is not guaranteed

• Career development opportunities to drive you forwards

• Opportunity to gain additional accreditation and licences

• Confidential Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family

• Salary sacrifices superannuation and many other employee benefits

All successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening including medical, drug and alcohol testing.

If this sounds like you and looking to join a growing company, we would love to hear from you. Your success story starts with us - hit "Apply" and your resume will be sent through to our Human Resources team.

Vellex is an equal opportunity employer. We are an inclusive company where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Vellex aims to select the best qualified person for every position irrespective of age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender and marital or civil partnership status. During all stages of the recruitment and selection activity, all processes and decisions must be justifiable, lawful and in line with current legislations.