Delivery Driver / Transport & Workshop Support

Delivery Driver / Transport & Workshop Support

Join the Arkote team

Arkote is looking for a reliable, professional and customer-focused Delivery Driver to join our team.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be representing Arkote to our customers every day through the safe and efficient pickup and delivery of goods. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, presents well, communicates clearly and can be relied upon to get the job done.

The Role

Your main responsibility will be the pickup and delivery of customer goods while representing Arkote in a positive, helpful and professional manner.

Your duties will include:

• Safely loading and unloading the Arkote vehicle you are driving.
• Completing customer pickups and deliveries in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensuring customers receive friendly, helpful service and a positive impression of Arkote.
• Relaying relevant information from customers back to the workshop team so important details are not missed.
• Keeping the vehicle clean and presentable, including regular washing between transport commitments.
• Carrying out minor daily vehicle checks and routine maintenance tasks.
• Driving safely and responsibly at all times.
• Complying with all required rest periods and driving-hour limitations in accordance with logbook requirements.
• When not driving or completing transport duties, working with the Transport team leader on other activities.
• Undertaking other reasonable duties as directed by the team leader from time to time.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and punctual.
• Well presented, neat and tidy.
• Holds current forklift licence and either MR or HR licence
• Friendly and helpful with customers.
• A safe and responsible driver.
• Physically capable of loading and unloading goods.
• Organised and able to manage changing schedules and customer requirements.
• A good communicator who understands the importance of passing information back to the workshop team.
• Willing to get involved and assist the broader team when required.

Hours & Timekeeping

The normal start time is 5:45 am for a 6:00 am start, with earlier starts required when undertaking longer country runs.

• Jobs and working days must be clocked on and off using the app provided by Arkote.
• Daily hours are recorded through the Tanda system at the start and end of each day.
• Flexibility is important, as delivery schedules and customer requirements can change.

Communication

This role requires regular communication throughout the day.

You will be required to:

• Use your own mobile phone with WhatsApp installed for work communication.
• Use Google Maps and other navigation tools as required.
• Check messages regularly and respond promptly, as customer arrangements and travel schedules can change throughout the day.
• Keep the Arkote team informed of relevant customer or delivery information.

Rates & Bonuses:

·         Casual trial role at $35 - $40 per hour

·         Experienced driver bonus of $2 per hour, flat rate

·         Phone reimbursement up to $80 per month

·         Extra bonus for attending each day on time

·         Company uniform and safety gear etc provided

Why Join Arkote?

If you’re a dependable person who enjoys being on the road, working with customers and being part of a practical team environment, this could be a great opportunity to join Arkote.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in representing Arkote and gets the job done safely, professionally and reliably.

Apply now to join the Arkote team.