NHS have an opportunity for a Truck/Express Ute Driver to join our team. This role will support all 3 NHS branches at Beresfield, Cardiff & Lambton.
About NHS:
NHS are a local, family-owned company, with a long history in the Newcastle and Hunter region. We have branches in Lambton, Cardiff and Beresfield, servicing tradies and serious renovators. We strive to be the region’s best supplier of building materials. We offer great products and great service which reflect our core values of:
- We are safe
- We are dependable
- We are family
- We are the easiest part of the customers day
About The Role
The Truck/Express Ute Driver role is responsible for providing safe, reliable and efficient delivery services to our customers across the Hunter region while representing NHS Trade professionally on every delivery.
This hands-on role plays a critical part in ensuring customer orders are delivered accurately and on time, whether operating a truck or ute. The role works closely with the Freight Manager, Express Ute Coordinator, warehouse and yard teams to support the smooth operation of our delivery network while delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining high safety standards
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver customer orders safely and efficiently, ensuring customer requirements are met wherever possible
- Operate company trucks and utes in accordance with road rules, Chain of Responsibility requirements and company procedures
- Conduct delivery site risk assessments and determine safe unloading methods prior to delivery
- Safely load, secure, transport and unload building materials and hardware products
- Complete daily vehicle inspections, pre-start checks and basic vehicle maintenance reporting
- Accurately complete delivery documentation, picking slips and proof of delivery records
- Communicate with customers regarding delivery schedules and site requirements
- Liaise with warehouse, yard and freight teams to ensure deliveries are completed efficiently
- Maintain a clean, professional and well-presented vehicle at all times
- Assist with warehouse, yard and stock handling activities as required
- Contribute to a safe, clean and organised work environment
About You
You are a reliable and safety-focused team player who enjoys working independently, providing excellent customer service and ensuring customers receive their orders safely and on time.
You will bring:
- A Medium Rigid (MR) NSW Heavy Vehicle Licence (essential)
- A Heavy Rigid (HR) NSW Heavy Vehicle Licence (desirable)
- A forklift Licence and White Card (desirable)
- A strong commitment to workplace safety and safe driving practices
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- The ability to work independently and make sound decisions on-site
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to complete documentation accurately
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems
- The ability to safely perform physical lifting, loading and unloading tasks
Employee Benefits
- Your birthday off every year as our gift to you
- Annual health & wellbeing support, including a wellness rebate and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Reward and recognition programs
- Discounts on products and services through our partners and associations
- Access to ongoing training and development opportunities
- Regular staff social events and workplace giving opportunities
NHS respectfully advises that all roles are subject to ongoing random Drug and Alcohol testing. Pre-employment checks including a pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol screening, reference checks and background check will form part of the recruitment process.
How to Apply
You can hit the apply button on this ad. Alternatively, if you would like to know more about us, check out our Careers Page and apply on our website at https://www.nhs.trade/careers.
