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HR Truck Driver

1 BRG – JBS, Welshpool • Welshpool, Western Australia 6106, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Must hold a valid HR-B or above driver’s licence (essential).
  • Good knowledge of the Perth metro area.
  • Experience with manual unloading and physically demanding work.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Description

About Johns Building Supplies

Johns Building Supplies has built a strong reputation in the local market for reliable service, competitive pricing and deep product knowledge across an extensive range of building materials. Operating under the Big River Group banner, Johns combines trusted local relationships with the backing of a national ASX-listed organisation. This structure delivers the best of both worlds, with strong community presence supported by national scale, governance, and operational capability.

 

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced HR Truck Driver to join our team in a full-time, ongoing position. This is a hands-on role responsible for delivering building materials across the Perth metro area. You’ll play a key role in ensuring timely, safe, and professional deliveries to our customers and construction sites. This position is best suited to candidates looking for stable, long-term employment within a supportive team environment.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Operate HR vehicles safely and in line with road regulations
  • Deliver building materials accurately and on schedule
  • Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Perform manual unloading at customer and construction sites
  • Maintain delivery documentation and records
  • Communicate effectively with dispatch and team members
  • Follow all workplace health & safety procedures

What you’ll need:

  • A valid HR-B or above license (essential)
  • Demonstrated experience operating HR trucks in a delivery or similar environment
  • Experience with manual unloading and physically demanding work
  • Good knowledge of the Perth metro area
  • Current White Card
  • Strong understanding of road safety and site safety requirements
  • Be based locally in Perth or surrounding suburbs and available for daily depot attendance
  • Full, unrestricted working rights in Australia
  • Hiab or truck-mounted forklift experience (Desirable)
  • LF Forklift licence (Desirable)
  • Previous warehouse experience (Desirable)

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate aligned with experience
  • Stable, full-time employment with consistent hours
  • Supportive and team-oriented workplace
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Career progression opportunities within the Big River Group network

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Interested?

If you are looking to join a respected local business with national backing and long-term career potential, we encourage you to apply.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Big River Group we value equality, inclusion, and diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace free of discrimination. All aspects of recruitment and employment are based on competence, performance, merit, and business needs.

Company Overview

Big River Group manufactures a range of construction products including timber and steel formwork, timber flooring, plywood and decorative panels, as well as distributing a broad range of other building products from well-known local and international suppliers, focusing primarily on the commercial and residential, civil and infrastructure construction trade market segments. Big River owns and manages 26 sites across Australia and New Zealand, encompassing Big River Building Trade Centres, Big River Commercial, Timberwood Panels, Plytech and SLQ. Big River provides customers with the security of a full support network, and technical expertise at every stage of the product lifecycle. This is the guarantee of quality and service that Big River has based its 120 years of success on.