Trainee Female Truck Drivers
Job No:
136907
Location:
Greater Melbourne
- Multiple opportunities available for Female Trainee Drivers - no experience required!
- Take your career in a new direction with a global market leader!
- Benefit from permanent, full-time employment from day one - get paid to obtain your HR License!
- Enjoy a competitive hourly rate + super, comprehensive training & other great benefits!
Your New Career!
Hanson now has several exciting opportunities for female truck drivers to join their team in Melbourne, VIC.
This is a rare offering for women to get their foot in the door of the transport industry. Hanson is offering a high-quality heavy vehicle licensing program to encourage increased levels of gender diversity within their Driver workforce.
The five-week course will take place at Laverton, training course will blend both classroom and practical, hands-on driving training elements. After you complete the course, roles will be available in the following locations:
- Laverton North
- Port Melbourne
- Collingwood
- Werribee
- Melton
- Epping
- Westall
- Dandenong
Please also note that Hanson drivers are generally unaffected by lockdown orders.
These positions are only available to female applicants. This recruitment initiative qualifies as a 'special measure' under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
Is this the role for you?
Hanson is looking for women who are confident, and excited to take on a new challenge. No truck driving experience or truck licenses are required for this position, as full training will be provided. However, here is what you will need to be considered:
- To have held an Australian Driver's License for a minimum of 2 years (automatic or manual)
- To be able to pass a pre-employment commercial driver medical which includes a drug test
- To be able to meet the VicRoads criteria for licensing which includes signing a declaration about medication, interlock devices and outstanding fines or disqualifications
You will need to be someone with the ability to cope with pressure and setbacks, and remain calm and optimistic during challenging situations. When driving, circumstances will sometimes change without notice, and the best drivers are able to take these changes in their stride and respond rationally.
You will also be a safety and procedures focused individual, with great time management skills and the ability to follow instructions, regulations, and legal obligations.
Lastly, you will be able to build strong working relationships with others, communicate in a friendly way, and provide customers with a high level of customer service when visiting sites.
About the Benefits
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door of the transport industry with a global leading employer. Not only will you benefit from a comprehensive training program, obtain an HR License and have access to mentoring, but you'll get paid to do it!
In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll enjoy competitive hourly rates plus super, and opportunity for allowances and overtime in the future to further increase your take-home pay! The trucks you'll be driving are modern, clean, fitted with the latest safety and driver support technology, and have automatic transmissions and power steering.
In addition, upon joining this company, you'll become an integral member of Hanson's high performing team. You won't be just another number. You'll be appreciated and rewarded for your work.
Ready to launch your driving career? There couldn't be a better time! Scroll down and fill out your application now.
Please Note: First round screens will be taking place immediately, with an assessment day likely to be the 22nd of September, pending confirmation.