AddressNorthampton Transport is seeking an MR (or higher, manual transmission) Driver on a permanent part-time structure, operating one of our pantech delivery vehicles as the driver and leading hand on delivery runs within Cairns and surrounds. Our delivery activities and clients include furniture retailers, property staging and event furniture hire businesses.
IMPORTANT NOTES:This role can be physically demanding and would suit physically fit and healthy candidates, comfortable with lifting heaving items.
Reliability and Punctuality are critical to accepting employment with us. We run a tight logistics program and expect our drivers to be highly reliable.
MR (or higher) manual driver license essential for this position (HR preferred)
Your role as a Driver will be to work alongside other Crew members as a 2-3 person team. You will operate daily delivery runs to customers' homes, business premises and event venues in and around Cairns. You may also be responsible for the assembly and placement of the furniture at the delivery address.
Customer service, professionalism and reliability are paramount to being successful in this role.
Hours will be generally within Monday to Friday with some weekend and overtime work also being offered.
Initial permanent part-time hours will be confirmed upon application, with overtime and full-time hours potentially offered to exceptional team members.
NOTE: This role is suited to applicants residing in and around CAIRNS
Your Role and Responsibilities will consist of:- MR driving on a weekly basis
- Transport and handle general freight, and carton-packed furniture within Cairns and Surrounds
- Assist with pre-inspection of goods at the collection point prior to loading, identifying damaged or faulty goods and notifying the client or your manager prior to departure.
- Unloading goods at the customer delivery address, carrying goods into position, unboxing and assembling (where required) of furniture
- Ensuring goods are packed safely and protected from damage at all times during transport and storage
- Maintaining a professional and friendly attitude with clients during deliveries (you are representing our client and our business!)
- Maintaining a professional appearance in uniform at all times
- Minimum MR License held (manual transmission)
- Exceptional driving & compliance record
- Strong and fit, able to lift heavy items
- General experience with furniture assembly and basic hand power tools
- Punctual and Reliable
- Flexible with hours if unforseen delays/logitical challenges arise in any given week
- Able to self-motivate and work effectively unsupervised
- Place a high importance on customer service and satisfaction
- Willing to go above and beyond to maintain our high standard of service
- Commencing as permanent part-Time or Casual, with hours confirmed upon application, potentially expanding into full-time hours for team members meeting and exceeding all KPIs.
- Candidates who demonstrate exceptional reliability and work ethic will be held in high regard
- The role will be paid at the relevant Road Transport Award with all relevant loadings (where applicable)
FULL TRAINING in our Systems, Processes and Software will be provided.
To apply for this position, please apply via SEEK with your CV attached, and a cover letter telling us about yourself, and why you believe you would be a great fit for this role.
