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$35.40 - $44.00 an hour

Casual

Malaga WA 6090

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HR Truck Driver / Removalist & Yard Hand

Location: Malaga WA

Job Type: Full-time / Casual positions available

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, physically fit HR Truck Driver to join our team based in Malaga. This is a highly varied, hands-on role where you will split your time between driving, removals, and yard work.You will handle local flat-top deliveries, container drop-offs at the rail terminal, and residential/commercial removals. Most work is local to the Perth metro area, with the opportunity for occasional regional country runs across WA.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving: Safely operate HR vehicles for local flat-top deliveries and rail container movements, plus occasional regional trips.
• Removals: Load and unload furniture and freight carefully. This requires heavy lifting and a customer-friendly attitude.
• Yard Work: Keep the Malaga yard tidy, organize stock, and assist with loading and unloading trucks.
• Load Security: Ensure all cargo is properly strapped, chained, and secured before hitting the road.

What We Are Looking For

• Valid, unrestricted Australian HR Driver’s Licence with a clean driving history.
• Proven experience with HR driving and secure load restraint.
• High physical fitness—you must be capable of repetitive heavy lifting and manual handling.
• Flexibility to undertake occasional regional/overnight runs when required.
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and a safety-first mindset.

Benefits

• Great variety: A good mix of driving, active physical work, and yard duties so no two days are the same.
• Local focus: Mostly local metro hours (home every night), plus extra variety from occasional country trips.
• Competitive hourly rate paid weekly.

Pay: $35.40 – $44.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 50.0 per week

Licence/Certification:

• HR Licence (Required)

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Full-time

Night shift, Monday to Friday, Shift work

Port Augusta SA 5700

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About us:

Proudly independent and family-owned, Cochrane's Transport is South Australia's leading express parcel and transport service provider.

We are proud to be one of South Australia’s Top 100 Companies, operating a fleet of 250 vehicles and generating an annual turnover of $80 million. With a dedicated team of over 300 employees, our headquarters in Gillman and regional depots in Port Augusta, Whyalla, Port Pirie, Kadina, Clare, Berri, and Victor Harbor enable us to provide next-day express freight services throughout South Australia, including both metropolitan and regional areas, as well as to Broken Hill and Mildura.

About the Position:

• Full-time | Monday to Friday | Night shift (approximately 9:00 pm – 5:00 am), with varied start and finish times to meet operational requirements.
• 13.5% Superannuation
• 30% Night Shift Loading
• Above award wages
• Career development opportunities

We are seeking a reliable and experienced MC Truck Driver to join our Port Augusta team on a full-time night shift. This role involves completing local deliveries within Port Augusta, ensuring freight is delivered safely, efficiently and on time.

If you enjoy working independently, take pride in your work and are looking for a consistent night shift with a local focus, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate an MC-licensed truck safely and responsibly.
• Complete local deliveries and collections throughout Port Augusta and surrounding areas as required.
• Load, unload and handle freight safely, ensuring goods are secured appropriately.
• Conduct pre-start and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any defects.
• Follow all Cochrane’s Transport procedures, road safety requirements and Chain of Responsibility obligations.
• Provide professional and friendly service to customers.
• Work collaboratively with the depot team to ensure freight moves efficiently.

About You:

• A current MC driver’s licence.
• A current LF forklift licence (desirable)
• Previous truck driving experience, ideally in local deliveries or freight distribution.
• A strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Good time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• A reliable, punctual and professional approach.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.

What We Offer:

• Full-time, stable employment.
• Local driving with a focus on deliveries within Port Augusta.
• The opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned South Australian transport business.
• A supportive team environment where safety and reliability matter.

If this sounds like you, then hit apply now!

If you’re keen to know more, please reach out to us via – jobs@cochranes.com.au

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities - diversity and inclusion are central to how we work and grow together as one team.