Local Driver

Description:

Lindsay Transport is currently seeking an experienced HC or MC Driver to join the team based at our Mareeba depot

About the Company:
The Lindsay Group proudly operates an extensive Rural and National Transport and Logistics business across various locations connecting growers, regional communities and businesses with cities and sellers of fresh food across Australia. As part of the group Lindsay Transport is the largest transporter of fresh produce in Australia, specialising in temperature sensitive, time-slotted freight into Central Markets and major Grocery Distribution Centres to help our customers best meet their national supply chain needs. Lindsay Rural and the Hunters business provide essential services and products to rural Australia across most Australian growing regions.
Today we employ over 1,800 exceptional individuals, with roughly 35% based in Regional Australia, and together we service over 1.5 million tonnes of temperature-controlled freight every year across the country.
The Role:
We are seeking a local MC Driver to join the team in the Mareeba depot for pickup and delivery work.
Local drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of customer goods and the loading, unloading and load restraint of freight.
Primary duties of the role include:

• Working with temperature sensitive produce for local pickup and delivery runs
• Ensuring the safe and timely handling of company freight
• Completing relevant pre-start checklists, safety documentation and delivery paperwork including the use of in-vehicle technology
• Interacting with clients in a professional manner
• Working closely with depot teams for the loading, unloading and transportation of freight

About You:
The candidates we are looking for will have:

• Have a current & valid HC or MC licence
• Possess fatigue management training competency.
• Have a commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Be reliable and punctual with good communication skills.
• Have a strong customer focus
• Pass a Commercial Drivers Health Assessment including drug and alcohol test
• Provide a current traffic print out

To be successful for this role applicants must;

• Pass a Commercial Drivers Health Assessment including drug and alcohol test
• Provide a current traffic print out

If you’re successful in joining us, you’ll be joining a team where creativity, diversity and innovation are encouraged. We pride ourselves on our values and it doesn’t matter what we are doing we strive every day to work the “Lindsay Way”- http://lindsayaustralia.com.au/about-lindsay/the-lindsay-way.
Other benefits include:

• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging options
• Modern and state of the art vehicles and equipment
• Safety focused organisation

Lindsay Australia operates with a culture of honesty and openness.
If you’re successful in joining us, you’ll be joining a team where creativity, diversity and innovation are encouraged. We pride ourselves on our values and it doesn’t matter what we are doing we strive every day to work the “Lindsay Way” - https://www.lindsayaustralia.com.au/
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lindsay Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.