Relief Driver

About the Role

Join a trusted Australian smallgoods business and enjoy a role that's more than just driving.

Our client is a well-established and respected supplier of premium smallgoods, servicing supermarkets, independent retailers, cafés, restaurants and food service customers**.** They are seeking a reliable and adaptable Relief Driver to join their team. This role is designed to provide operational support by covering for drivers during periods of leave, illness, or increased workload.

As a Relief Driver, you'll gain experience across multiple areas of their operation, working alongside their team to ensure deliveries and warehouse functions continue to run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Cover driving and warehouse duties when team members are on leave or absent.
• Ride as a jockey with experienced drivers to learn delivery routes, procedures, and operational requirements.
• Complete delivery runs as required across various routes.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
• Learn and perform a variety of operational roles to support the business as needed.
• Travel to other depots (including Mildura, Bendigo, and other locations) when required to provide operational support.

What We're Looking For

• Valid Heavy Rigid Driver License.
• Valid Forklift License [not key essential].
• The ability to stay overnight if needed [key essential].
• Flexible and willing to work across different roles and locations.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling, including loading and unloading.
• Strong work ethic with a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Ability to adapt quickly and work independently when required.
• Good communication and time management skills.

If you're an adaptable HR licensed driver who enjoys variety and is ready to step in where needed, we'd love to hear from you.