Yard Truck Driver - Kewdale WA
Join one of Australia's leading transport and logistics providers and play a critical role in keeping our operations moving.
We are currently seeking a reliable and safety-focused Yard Truck Driver to join our busy Intermodal & Specialised team based in Kewdale, WA. Shift timing will be Monday - Friday 5.45am to 2.15pm
This is a hands-on role responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trailers and transport equipment within our terminal. Working closely with drivers, forklift operators, and operational teams, you'll help ensure equipment is staged, positioned and ready to support daily freight movements.
What You'll Be Doing
- Safely operate yard trucks and site equipment within the terminal
- Move, stage and position trailers as directed by Operations
- Conduct daily vehicle and equipment inspections
- Complete pre-start checks and associated documentation
- Report equipment defects, hazards, incidents and damage promptly
- Reconfigure trailer combinations and equipment placement as required
- Assist with load restraint and equipment staging activities
- Communicate effectively via two-way radio with drivers, reach stacker operators and forklift operators
- Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment
- Support terminal operations and assist with forklift duties when required
What We're Looking For
- Current HC or MC Licence
- Strong commitment to safety and compliance
- Experience operating heavy vehicles in a transport, freight or logistics environment
- Sound understanding of load restraint principles
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced operational environment
- Ability to complete inspections and operational paperwork accurately
Highly Regarded
- Forklift Licence (LF)
- Yard truck, shunt truck or terminal operations experience
- Dangerous Goods awareness
- Experience working in an intermodal, freight or transport terminal
Why Join Us?
- Secure, stable employment with a respected national transport business
- Supportive team environment
- Safety-first culture
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Be part of a business that keeps Australia's supply chain moving
About You
You take pride in working safely, enjoy being part of a team and thrive in an operational environment where no two days are the same. You are reliable, adaptable and understand the importance of keeping equipment and freight moving efficiently across a busy transport terminal.
If you're looking for your next opportunity in the transport and logistics industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and join a team where safety, teamwork and operational excellence come first.
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 https://teamglobalexp.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.
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
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TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.