Driver Trainer
Place of work
Acacia Ridge
Job details
Job description, work day and responsibilities
Join an industry leading first class transportation company
Acacia Ridge location | Monday - Friday with adhoc weekends
MC Licence & Cert IV in Training & Assessment required
About the Company:
Lindsay Transport is Australia’s largest fresh produce transporter, delivering temperature-sensitive freight to major markets and grocery distribution centres. We’re part of the Lindsay Group, a national leader in transport and logistics, connecting regional communities with key markets across Australia.
Over the past 70+ years, our unique and diversified value chain has continually evolved. The future is bright, offering endless opportunities to Grow with Lindsay’s
About the Role:
A key role based at our Brisbane depot in Acacia Ridge, our Driver Trainer is responsible for the training, familiarisation of equipment / devices and the induction of all new drivers.
As our operations are 24/7, flexibility is required to connect with the Drivers at various times across the week or adhoc on weekends. Travel to various sites is required as needed.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Mentor and train drivers on the safe operation and maintenance of the vehicles.
Conduct refresher courses, training sessions or training updates & assessments to provide development of all driving staff.
Provide advice and interpretation of road rules.
Oversee all compliance paperwork for drivers on the site to support the day-to-day operations.
Assisting with pre-employment assessments of potential new employees.
Ensuring all new drivers have completed relevant paperwork and provided any licences, training records or certificates relevant to the position.
Reviewing driver training packages and onboarding materials
About you:
The candidates we are looking for will have:
Current and valid MC Licence
Cert IV in Training and Assessment
Extensive experience in the operation of heavy vehicles including multi combinations
Confident knowledge of the concepts of Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Chain of Responsibility (CoR)
Understand weight distribution, load restraint, dangerous goods, completing work diaries and vehicle maintenance
Cert IV in Workplace health and safety (highly desirable but not essential)
Forklift licence competency ticket (highly desirable but not essential)
To be successful for this role applicants must:
Pass a Commercial Drivers Health Assessment including drug and ******* test
Be willing to be flexible to work adhoc shifts & weekends to connect with the drivers as needed.
Willing to travel interstate as needed
We pride ourselves on working in a way that brings our Values to life every day.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Ellem – Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0417 178 110
What We Offer
Career development opportunities in a growing organisation.
A family-oriented company culture that values safety, support, and inclusivity.
Recognition and rewards for key service milestones.
Employee referral and retention bonus programs.
Salary packaging options, including novated leases.
Discounts with partners such as Qantas, Ringers Western, Bridgestone Tyres, and more.
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, ****** orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Offer ID: #1070263,
Published: 6 days ago,
Company registered: 6 months ago
