Depot Leading Hand / Mc Driver – Nangwarry Sa

Booth Transport is a national, family‑owned transport company with depot operations across Australia. We are seeking a hands‑on, multi‑skilled team member to join our Farm Milk Collection operation based at Nangwarry in South Australia’s Limestone Coast region.

This is a diverse role combining yard, operations and driving duties. It would suit someone who enjoys keeping a small operation running on time, takes pride in well‑presented equipment, and is happy to jump behind the wheel when the run calls for it.

Reporting to the South Australian Regional Manager, you will be the day‑to‑day point of contact for our SA FPU operations, coordinating a small fleet of farm pickup trucks and supporting drivers, customers and the broader operations.

Key Responsibilities

Scheduling and dispatching 3–5 farm milk pickup trucks to meet daily collection windows

Rostering drivers, managing leave coverage and ensuring fatigue and BFM compliance

Washing and presentation of trucks, trailers and tanker barrels to food‑grade standard

Assisting with milk transfers and tanker handovers at the depot

Ensuring compliance across food safety, dangerous goods, Chain of Responsibility, NHVR and WHS obligations

Driving farm pickup runs when required to cover leave, peak demand or breakdowns

Building and maintaining strong working relationships with farmers, processors and customers

Day‑to‑day liaison with the Burton depot and the SA Regional Manager on operational issues

About You

Previous experience in farm milk collection, bulk liquid or tanker work highly regarded

Demonstrated ability to schedule trucks and roster drivers in a time‑critical operation

Solid understanding of Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management (BFM) and food safety requirements

Strong customer service skills and a calm, skilled approach with farmers and staff

Computer literate – comfortable using a Transport Management System, driver apps and email

Clean driving record and current National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Self‑motivated, reliable and able to work unsupervised

What We Offer

Permanent full‑time position with above‑award rates

Secure, locally based role – home every night

Modern, well‑maintained fleet and equipment

Genuine career progression within a growing national family‑run business

Ongoing training, induction and support from an experienced operations team

Long‑term, secure work in an essential service industry

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