Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia’s highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 69 sites and 1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our growth can be attributed to our service and continuous improvement across every area of our business – and this always starts with people.

We would love for you to come and join our team at our Vulcan site in Launceston, TAS.

What you will be responsible for:

• Delivering orders in Launceston (plus one weekly run to Hobart)

• Picking and packing of orders

• Operating cutting machinery

• Preparing delivery documents

• Liaising with logistics and freight companies

What you will need to be successful:

• Valid MR or HR Licence

• Forklift licence (preferred but, not essential)

• Sound understanding of health and safety

• Ability to work overtime when required (overtime rates will apply)

Please note, as health & safety is important to us, you will be asked to complete a pre-employment drug screen if you are to be successful.

• Monday to Friday work only

• Weekly team catch up lunch

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Professional but relaxed company culture

If the above sounds like you, please submit your details through the application form and we’ll be in touch ASAP. We’d love to hear from you!

Please note you must either be residing in Australia or hold a current relevant work visa to be considered for this role.

About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit www.teamglobalexpress.com.

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

• Competitive salary above industry standards

• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey

• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts

• Flexible work, including work from home

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned business, driven by our purpose of making sure life never stops. Built on a 130-year-old history, our innovative thinking, assets, and capabilities support national interests, help businesses to operate efficiently, and let people get on with their day-to-day lives.

Established in Newcastle, Australia in 1888 by Albert F Toll, Team Global Express is now led by CEO Christine Holgate and backed by Allegro Funds, Australia's most awarded transformation and turnaround private equity firm.

Our unrivalled and seamless network across road, rail, air and sea, provides transport, logistics, and business solutions to customers throughout Australia and New Zealand.

We work as a team because that's what works. Our values are reflected in the energy and enthusiasm our people demonstrate in going beyond for Team Global Express.

The Job:

New Team, New Culture, New Job! - A rare opportunity to be a part of an exciting companywide transformation!

We have an exciting full time permanent opportunity for an experienced Driver at our depot in Busselton.

With highly competitive over market hourly rate and benefits and you get to work with an amazing team. On top of that - we are obsessed with safety and valuing our employees.

Some Benefits:

• Full Time Permanent position

• Competitive over market hourly rate

• Plus 15% superannuation

• Monday to Friday shifts, 7AM-3:00PM

• Overtime available

• High priority to safety and keeping our team members safety

• All PPE and uniforms are provided

Some Key Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading of linehaul trucks and delivery vehicles.

• Delivering in the Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River area.

• To check all freight as it is being loaded/unloaded for discrepancies and advise supervisors of any discrepancies.

• Verify all freight to consignments while loading/unloading.

• Control, monitor and report all pallet movements assigned to the delivery / pick-up run.

• Ensure loads are secured and protected using whatever appropriate equipment is required.

• Comply with the conditions of entry at all depots and business premises.

• Whilst driving the vehicle obey all speed limits and safety zones.

• Communicate customer problems (actual or potential) to Manager.

About you:

Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Current and valid MR/HR driver's license with relevant driving experience.

• Must hold a Forklift LF licence

• Experience in pick-up and delivery of general and express freight.

• A sound knowledge of freight handling.

• Knowledge of pallet requirements.

• Strong service orientation.

• Literacy and numeracy

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to nurture a harmonious, congenial and efficient working environment

• Obey and abide by the company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our recruitment process

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

Other things to note 

• When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.

• During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.

• TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 in Australia