MR Driver (Mount Gambier)

- Largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand
- We’ll back you all the way with the tools and resources you need to succeed.
- No experience required | Hands on training provided | MR Licence is required
- $70,000 base salary + super+ profit share With Kennards Hire You Can As a company that’s been around since 1948, we know what matters most: family and it’s at the heart of everything we do. We’re the largest family‑owned equipment hire company in Australia and Recent Zealand, with more than 2,000 team members located at over 200 sites and branches. Our mission is clear: we want to be the best hire company in the world. We’re committed to growing sustainably and innovating in ways that benefit our people, our customers and our business. And at the end of the day, we’re all focused on delivering what we say we will do – make our customers’ jobs easy. About the role Our Regency Park Distribution Centre is the home to several specialist branches/teams, taking advantage of grouped logistics, repair and maintenance functions. In the DC, we have our Access, Earthmoving & Site Service, Traffic & Pump & Power specialist businesses. The driver position is part of the logistics function of the Distribution Centre (DC). The DC is designed to provide a service to the customers and support the branch network with a range of large and specialist equipment, product and solutions with increased convenience, improved utilisation and productivity. The driver is responsible for the safe loading, securing, delivering and picking up equipment to and from our customers, construction sites and branches. Drivers are required to provide safe, reliable and friendly transport services and often are required to demonstrate the safe use of equipment. Key responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service at all times
- Instruct and demonstrate to customers on the equipment operation including use of QR codes
- Make recommendations about complementary equipment or products that will support the customer’s needs
- Proactively engage with scheduling to complete duties effectively and efficiently
- Correctly schedule day to day deliveries and pickups
- Perform scanning, pickup and delivery of equipment
- Perform equipment loading/unloading and load restraint
- Be familiar and versatile across multiple classes of vehicles as the range and type of equipment determines the vehicle requirement
- Understanding of load restraint, mass and dimension principles is essential About you
- A minimum MR licence is required
- Knowledgeable and compliant with Chain of Responsibility
- Strong communication skills including the ability to follow directions, ask questions to ensure understanding, and proactively provide information to team members
- The ability to confidently use computers and mobile devices for email, internet and basic transactional processing
- Previous experience in a customer service role, and a genuine interest in helping others
- Time management skills including the ability to plan ahead and reschedule in accordance with changes in priorities Benefits and rewards
- All the training and development you need to build a successful career with us
- Pathways to pursue your career, nationally and internationally
- Additional financial benefits if you stay with us for more than five years (to say thanks for your loyalty)
- Opportunity for profit share
- Great employee discount rates on our hire gear
- Our annual awards night, team BBQs and many other fun social events Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rqhi5