At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive and transport dangerous goods safely while ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction.
- Company: Join K&S Corporation, a leading transport and logistics provider with 80 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, extensive training, career development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours, modern vehicles, and a focus on safety and employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Kickstart your driving career with comprehensive training and become a skilled Dangerous Goods driver.
- Qualifications: HR & HC licensed drivers with a strong driving history are encouraged to apply.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us as a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients.
About Chemtrans: Chemtrans is a division of K&S Freighters and is a well-respected industry leader in the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of Dangerous and Hazardous Goods and chemicals throughout Australia.
The Opportunity: Ready for a change in your driving career? Chemtrans have opportunities for local dayshift drivers at their Botany depot in the lead up to their peak season, and to commence as soon as possible. Whether you're already experienced in Dangerous Goods transportation, or ready to build your existing driving skills, we'll provide you with 4 weeks of comprehensive training and support for you to develop your skills and further your career.
About the role: You'll be involved in a variety of local and country transport operations throughout NSW, including:
- Transporting, loading and unloading a variety of Class 8 liquid dangerous goods.
- Operating specialised pumping equipment safely.
- Wearing appropriate PPE to suit the product being transported.
- Completing customer deliveries to our clients' customers both local metro and country NSW.
- Maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance and customer service is essential.
What you'll bring:
- Proven driving experience - minimum of 12 months.
- Knowledge of Sydney metro.
- Strong and safe driving history.
- Ability to wear required PPE including chemical suits and face shields as required.
- Dangerous Goods license - desirable but can support with obtaining.
- A flexible mindset towards the ever-changing demands of the transport industry.
- Able to work overtime when required.
- Positive attitude who can deliver high quality customer service.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
What we offer: We invest in our people, and offer the following to support our drivers in building long term careers:
- Extensive on the job training in all aspects of the role before you are out on your own.
- A supportive team environment where you will be coached every step of the way to set you up for success.
- Late model Scania and Mercedes automatics.
- License upgrades and career development opportunities.
Why Join us:
- Rewarding remuneration package.
- Salary sacrifice.
- Paid parental leave.
- Growth and development to support career progression.
- Employee recognition and rewards program.
- 24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support.
- Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace.
- Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history.
To uphold our core value of 'Everybody Safe Everyday', a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role. Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.
Dangerous Goods Driver in Sydney employer: K&S Freighters
K&S Corporation is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Truganina, Victoria, where innovation and safety are at the forefront of our operations. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide comprehensive benefits including a rewarding remuneration package, career progression opportunities, and a supportive culture that values teamwork and recognition. Join us to be part of a stable, ASX-listed company with an 80-year legacy in transport and logistics, where your contributions directly impact national supply chains and customer satisfaction.
