Description:
If you are looking to kick start your professional driving career and join an iconic family-owned company, there are now some great limited opportunities with GTS Freight. We have been successful in expanding our business and are experiencing new growth as we continue to grow and develop our interstate transport model, even after 44 years of operation.
2024 is your chance to come and join the GTS Team, and we would love to hear from applicants with a great attitude who want to be appreciated and treated well for what they do to be a part of our business into the future.
GTS Freight Group (GTS), consisting of GTS Freight Management and G1 Logistics, is a privately owned, market leader in interstate transport and logistics solutions, servicing a range of blue-chip companies nationally. The group has a fleet of approximately 120 prime movers, over 450 trailers and 30,000 sqm of warehousing. GTS has a strong reputation in the transport industry due to its focus on customer service, safety and compliance.
We are currently seeking experienced Interstate MC Drivers to join our team undertaking various runs operating from Adelaide / Melbourne / Sydney / Brisbane on the Eastern Seaboard.
These services will primarily travel on routes to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and various combinations of these capitals as operationally required and will travel via Mildura, main depot every week. Must have interstate night highway Driving experience.
Adelaide Depot - 15 Penner Road, Burton, Adelaide, SA. 5110
Melbourne Depot - 15, Dunlop Road, Hoppers Crossing, 3029
Sydney Depot - 1135 Mamre Rd Mount Vernon, NSW. 2178
Brisbane Depot - 1 Transport Street Yatala, QLD. 4207
Mildura Depot – 564-580 Benetook Avenue, Mildura, VIC. 3500
The role will involve but not limited to the following:
• Modern well-maintained fleet, one truck/one driver policy
• Daily vehicle checks and fitness for duty.
• Delivery of allocated freight to required locations as per customer timeslot.
• Loading & unloading required and any loading/ unloading, breakdowns, delay times, holdover etc. will be paid separately.
• Understanding of load restraint as per National Load Restraint Guidelines.
• Refueling and cleanliness of allocated equipment.
• Promptly report any mechanical faults, delivery issues or delays.
• You will be paid a non-taxable Driver allowance per run.
• You will be paid an award travelling allowance for overnight sleep in the truck. This will not be payable where an employee is provided with suitable accommodation away from the vehicle.
• We would make every attempt for all our drivers to be home on the weekends.
• Uniforms are provided at the start of employment.
• We assure you full guidance and support from our Operations Team.
To be successful in the role you will possess the following attributes:
• Hold a current MC license.
• At least 2 years Interstate MC experience.
• Reliable and enthusiastic.
• Clear communicator and must be punctual.
• Strong understanding and commitment to safety.
• Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) accreditation would be an advantage.
• Training and induction will be provided.
To be eligible for full time employment you will be required to meet the following employment criteria which will include but not be limited to;
• Federal Police Check
• Full Medical and functional testing.
• Pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
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The successful candidate will enjoy;
• Above award rates of pay, wages paid weekly on time.
• Secure ongoing work.
• A commitment to safe work practices.
If you meet the selection criteria, please submit your current resume through Seek or submit your current resume and cover letter to hr@gtsfreight.com.au