Driver - Urgent Hire

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic "people person" with a can-do attitude to join our equipment hire team in Glen Iris.

This position involves driving a small truck (drivable on an automatic car license) to deliver equipment to and from our customers' work sites, primarily builders and trades.

Experience with equipment and transport is not essential - all training will be provided for a candidate willing and able to learn.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong customer service ethic and problem solving ability. This role will suit someone with an interest in machines who enjoys being sociable but is capable of working independently.

On Offer:

• Early start early finish - 5 days Mon-Fri 7am-3pm + overtime paid with loading
• Reliable weekly pay cycle
• Access to staff equipment loan program
• Plenty of variety learning about a wide range of quality equipment
• Outdoors/active work environment
• Build relationships with friendly repeat customers as the face of a well reputed business
• Opportunity to experience success as part of a motivated and supportive team

Position Description:

Based in our Glen Iris yard, in this key role you be responsible for providing friendly customer service while safely and efficiently delivering equipment to and from customers' sites, directed by the transport manager. Hiredepot vehicles can be driven on a regular car license.

Additional duties/responsibilities include:

• Providing instruction/demonstrations to customers to ensure safe use of equipment without damage to persons or the equipment itself.
• Basic care of company vehicle
• Building and maintaining relationships/rapport with Hiredepot's key customers as the face of the business on site
• Safe loading/unloading/restraint of loads on/off of Hiredepot vehicles
• Completing all delivery/collection tickets with utmost accuracy using software provided
• Occasionally assisting with customer service and yard maintenance if and as required

All requisite training will be provided for an applicant willing and able to learn

About You:

• You have a current valid Australian driver’s license with a clean driving record
• You are punctual and reliable
• You have a positive, can-do attitude towards customer service
• You have a strong work ethic
• You can demonstrate attention to detail
• You are eager to learn

Additionally, the following qualities will be viewed favorably:

• Experience/interest in any of machines/tools/trades
• Ability to drive manual vehicle

How to apply:

Hiredepot's A-team are:

• Admirable
• Adept
• Accountable
• Affirmative
• Always Applying Ourselves

If you'd like to join Hiredepot's A-team, please submit your CV directed to Patrick Gillespie via the “Apply” button, along with a brief covering letter. 

Brief phone enquiries can be made during office hours via mobile to Patrick Gillespie 0410 163 839 or by email to [email protected]

About us

Hiredepot is an industry respected supplier of hire equipment to many of Melbourne's best builders with branches in Fairfield and Glen Iris, facilitating over 15,000 hires. A commitment to excellent customer service has led to continued growth based on long term relationships with happy customers.