Driver Trainer & Assessor

About Mainfreight

Mainfreight is in the business of global supply chain logistics.  Put simply, we partner with our customers to provide the full spectrum of Warehousing, Domestic Transport and International Air and Ocean Freight services.  Our operations are powered by a global team of more than 11,000 passionate people, world-class technology, and a can-do attitude.  We currently operate in 310 branches across 26 countries.  We are one big family, and we are fiercely protective of our deep-rooted identity.  Instead of embracing popular corporate conventions, we protect and nurture the unique culture, character and individuality that sets us apart.

About the Opportunity

Mainfreight is looking for a Trainer and Assessor to support our operations and driver teams. This role will be based out of our facility in Epping, but will require travel to our sites throughout Australia.

The ideal candidate will

• Hold a Multi Combination (MC) Truck Licence
• Have industry experience
• Be familiar with the concepts of Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Chain of Responsibility (CoR)
• Be self-driven and able to manage your own schedule
• Exceptional time management skills and flexibility
• Have a passion for safety and compliance
• Have an understanding of weight distribution and load restraint, dangerous goods, completing work diaries and vehicle maintenance
• Excellent communication skills & the ability to work with people from a range of backgrounds
• Ability to train and mentor
• Professional presentation 

In this role you will

• Perform pre-employment driver assessments
• Complete driver assessments for new and existing drivers including:
  • Operating a side loader, rigid and multi combination
  • Reversing
  • General safe operating and driving behaviours 
• Mainfreight operation and driver requirements
• Deliver training to drivers and operations team including:
  • Load restraint
  • Mainfreight operation and business process
  • Driver Inductions

What we provide

• An induction program to ensure you have a solid understanding of our business and our cultural values
• Ongoing training and up-skill development 
• A supportive learning and continuous improvement environment
• World class facilities
• A culture of promoting from within gives you every opportunity to excel and progress through our business both locally and internationally.

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the “APPLY” button.