At a Glance
- Tasks: Load and unload trucks, assist drivers, and handle sensitive freight daily.
- Company: Join COPE, Australia's leader in Sensitive Freight for 36 years.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, stable work, ongoing training, and employee perks.
- Other info: Great career pathways and supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in logistics.
- Qualifications: Strong work ethic, adaptability to tech, and good physical fitness.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
About COPE
COPE has been Australia’s first choice for Sensitive Freight for the past 36 years. As a privately owned national organisation, we support some of the world’s most innovative and technology‑driven companies. Our work involves the safe handling, transport and installation of high‑value and specialised equipment across medical, IT, print and other sensitive sectors.
About the role
As a Site Offsider, your role will be hands‑on, active, and varied. Each day you can expect to:
- Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently
- Sorting, handling, and staging freight for dispatch and delivery
- Assisting drivers with deliveries across metro and regional areas
- Scanning freight using COPE’s track‑and‑trace system
- Supporting drivers with the installation of high‑value goods, including medical, print and IT equipment
- Interacting professionally with customers and internal teams
What you will bring to this role
- A strong work ethic and a self‑motivated approach
- Experience in the freight industry or removals environment is preferred but not essential
- Confidence in adapting to new systems and technology
- Good physical fitness with previous experience in manual or physical labour roles
- Attention to detail, including working with paperwork and consignment notes
- Truck, forklift, white card or working‑at‑heights licences are desired but not essential
What we offer
Working with COPE means joining a national brand with strong career pathways. We offer:
- Competitive hourly rate + super
- Stable, ongoing work with a respected national company
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Employee benefits including EAP and the Bridgestone Business Associates Program
As part of our recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to complete a National Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical check, including drug and alcohol screening.
Site Offsider in Darwin employer: Cope Sensitive Freight
At COPE, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the logistics sector, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and innovation. As we transition to a purpose-built super site in NSW/ACT, you will have the unique opportunity to shape our operations while enjoying comprehensive employee benefits, including discounts on major retailers and robust training programs. Join us to lead a diverse team through an exciting period of transformation, where your contributions will directly impact our success and the future of sensitive freight handling in Australia.
