MR Driver

MR Driver
Penrith 

• Largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand
• We’ll back you all the way with the tools and resources you need to succeed.
• No ticket required | Hands on training provided  | Current MR Licence a must
• $89,600 salary package ($80,000 base salary + super) + profit share bonus + weekend allowance

With Kennards Hire You Can

As a company that’s been around since 1948, we know what matters most: family and it’s at the heart of everything we do. We’re the largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand, with more than 2,000 team members located at over 200 sites and branches.  Our mission is clear: we want to be the best hire company in the world. We’re committed to growing sustainably and innovating in ways that benefit our people, our customers and our business. And at the end of the day, we’re all focused on delivering what we say we will do – make our customers’ jobs easy. 

About the role, 

Our Penrith Distribution Centre is the home to several specialist branches/teams, taking advantage of grouped logistics, repair and maintenance functions. In the DC, we have our Access, Earthmoving & Site Service, Traffic & Pump & Power specialist businesses. 

The Driver plays a key role within the Distribution Centre (DC) logistics team, supporting branches and customers through the delivery of large and specialist equipment, products and solutions. The DC is designed to improve convenience, utilisation and productivity across the network.

In this role, you will operate an MR Hiab truck and be responsible for safely loading, securing, delivering and collecting equipment from customers, construction sites and branches. You will provide a safe, reliable and friendly transport service, while also demonstrating the correct and safe operation of equipment when required.

• Provide exceptional customer service at all times 
• Instruct and demonstrate to customer’s on the equipment operation including use of QR codes
• Make recommendations about complementary equipment or products that will support the customer’s needs
• Proactively engaging with scheduling to complete duties effectively and efficiently
• Correctly scheduling day to day deliveries and pickups
• Perform scanning, pickup and delivery of equipment
• Perform equipment loading/unloading and load restraint
• Be familiar and flexible across multiple classes of vehicles as the range and type of equipment determines the vehicle requirement.
• Understanding of load restraint, mass and dimension principles is essential 

About you

• A current MR License
• Knowledgeable and compliant to Chain of Responsibility
• Strong communication skills including the ability to follow directions, ask questions to ensure understanding, and proactively provide information to team members
• The ability to confidently use computers and mobile devices for email, internet and basic transactional processing.
• Previous experience in a customer service role, and a genuine interest in helping others
• Time management skills including the ability to plan ahead and reschedule in accordance with changes in priorities

Join our team

You can always tell someone who works at Kennards Hire. They're well-rounded, fair-dinkum and damn good at what they do. Once you walk through our door, we’ll back you all the way with the tools and resources you’ll need to succeed. You’ll be trusted as part of our family, supported to lead in many ways and have opportunities to develop and grow your expertise.

There’s also a great range of employee benefits and rewards on offer including: 

• All the training and development you need to build a successful career with us
• Pathways to pursue your career, nationally and internationally
• Additional financial benefits if you stay with us for more than five years (to say thanks for your loyalty)
• Opportunity for profit share
• Great employee discount rates on our hire gear
• Our annual awards night, team BBQs and many other fun social events.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete background checks which could include police and medical checks.

So, whether you’re starting out, switching roles, changing industries or ready to make your next career move, With Kennards Hire You Can.

Simply hit the Apply button and we look forward to talking with you!