Delivery Driver – Bayside Plasterboard – Position Description
Position Title: Delivery Driver
Employment Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Reporting To: Branch Manager / Logistics Manager
Locations:
- Brisbane (Morningside)
- Gold Coast (Carrara)
- Northside (Caboolture)
Pay Rate:
- $30 per hour + overtime (when available) + leave entitlements
- Higher rate available for drivers experienced in plasterboard delivery
Position Purpose:
The Delivery Driver is responsible for the safe, efficient and professional delivery of plasterboard and related building products to Bayside Plasterboard’s trade customers.
This position plays a vital role in maintaining customer satisfaction by ensuring deliveries are completed accurately, safely and on time while upholding Bayside Plasterboard’s standards of professionalism, teamwork and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Delivery and Customer Service:
- Deliver plasterboard and associated products to residential and commercial construction sites.
- Ensure delivery accuracy and customer satisfaction on each job.
- Represent Bayside Plasterboard in a professional manner with courteous, positive communication on-site.
- Maintain strong relationships with customers through reliability and service quality.
2. Loading, Unloading, and Manual Handling:
- Safely load and secure products for delivery in accordance with load restraint regulations.
- Work as part of a two-person team (driver and offsider) to unload plasterboard and materials at delivery sites.
- Carry products from the truck to the designated site area, often involving manual lifting of heavy items.
- Follow all manual handling procedures to minimise risk and maintain safety.
3. Vehicle and Equipment Care:
- Complete daily vehicle safety checks and report maintenance issues.
- Keep vehicles clean, organised, and compliant with company and road safety standards.
- Operate vehicles responsibly, adhering to all road rules and fatigue management regulations.
4. Safety and Compliance:
- Comply with Bayside Plasterboard’s Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) policies and site safety requirements.
- Use correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Report any incidents, hazards, or near misses promptly to the Branch or Logistics Manager.
- Support a positive safety culture by participating in safety briefings and toolbox talks.
5. Teamwork and Communication:
- Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and dispatch staff to coordinate efficient delivery runs.
- Communicate clearly regarding delivery progress, issues, or delays.
- Assist with warehouse tasks as required during quieter delivery periods.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Deliveries completed safely and on schedule.
- Accuracy of delivered materials and documentation.
- Positive customer feedback and minimal delivery complaints.
- Compliance with WHS procedures and incident reporting.
- Vehicle condition and cleanliness maintained to company standard.
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
Essential:
- Current MR or HR driver’s licence.
- White Card (Construction Induction).
- Good physical fitness and ability to handle repetitive lifting safely.
- Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable:
- Prior experience in plasterboard or building material delivery.
- Forklift licence (LF).
- Knowledge of local delivery routes and construction site procedures.
Work Environment:
- Predominantly outdoors, delivering to active construction sites.
- Regular lifting, bending, and carrying of heavy materials.
- Team-based work environment (driver + offsider).
- Monday to Friday operation; occasional overtime may be available.
Bayside Plasterboard Values – “TEAM”:
- T – Tenacious: We persist, adapt, and overcome challenges to deliver results.
- E – Excellence: We take pride in our work and strive for quality in every delivery and interaction.
- A – Accountability: We own our actions and deliver on our commitments to customers and each other.
- M – Mentor: We support, guide, and uplift one another to grow as individuals and as a team.
These values shape how we work, serve our customers, and represent Bayside Plasterboard every day.
Position Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate with overtime and entitlements.
- Opportunities for progression within logistics and operations.
- Supportive, family-owned business culture.
- Stable, full-time employment with consistent hours.
