Truck Driver

Position Title: Truck Driver

Employing Entity: Veg 4 You Pty Ltd

Work Location: Pooraka, South Australia & distribution routes across South Australia

Employment Basis: Full-Time, Ongoing

Salary: 85,000 AUD per year + Superannuation

ABOUT VEG 4 YOU PTY LTD

Veg 4 You Pty Ltd is a fresh produce distribution company headquartered in Northfield, South Australia. The company specialises in the sourcing, packaging, and delivery of high-quality fruits and vegetables to a diverse client base including retail outlets, supermarkets, restaurants, and local markets across the state. The business operates a fleet of refrigerated trucks to ensure the safe and timely transportation of perishable goods under strict food safety and quality standards. Veg 4 You Pty Ltd maintains strong relationships with local farmers and regional suppliers to provide a wide variety of seasonal produce year-round. Daily operations encompass receiving, sorting, packing, and dispatching fresh produce to meet the varying demands of its customers. The company places high value on efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction, with sustainability and responsible sourcing forming a core part of its business ethos. Given the perishable nature of the goods handled and the volume of deliveries required daily across South Australia, the logistics and distribution function — specifically the Truck Driver role — is critical to the company's operational continuity.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Truck Driver is a frontline operational role responsible for the safe, compliant, and timely transportation of fresh produce across South Australia. The role holder is integral to Veg 4 You Pty Ltd's daily distribution operations, ensuring that perishable goods are delivered in optimal condition to all designated clients in accordance with agreed schedules, food safety requirements, and road transport legislation.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Truck Driver at Veg 4 You Pty Ltd will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties carried out within the context of fresh produce distribution operations:
2. Manoeuvre refrigerated trucks into loading bays, coolroom docks, and client delivery points across Veg 4 You Pty Ltd's Northfield facility and customer sites, ensuring precise vehicle positioning for the safe and efficient transfer of fresh produce consignments.
3. Load and unload fresh produce — including palletised boxes, bulk crates, and produce bins — using hydraulic tailgate loaders, pallet jacks, and tipping devices, handling delicate perishable items such as berries, stone fruits, and leafy vegetables with care to avoid damage.
4. Observe all loading and unloading safety protocols in accordance with Veg 4 You Pty Ltd's Work Health & Safety (WHS) policies and Food Safety Management System, including correct PPE use, handbrake procedures, and safe step-down practices at all delivery points.
5. Conduct thorough pre-departure and post-delivery vehicle inspections covering tyres, brakes, lighting systems, refrigeration units, and load restraint equipment to confirm the vehicle is roadworthy and fit for the carriage of perishable goods prior to each delivery run.
6. Calculate and verify total cargo weights before each run to ensure full compliance with Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) and axle load limits under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), and plan the distribution of produce loads within the vehicle to maintain stability and prevent load shift in transit.
7. Ensure all fresh produce consignments are correctly stowed, securely restrained with load straps or cargo nets, and maintained at the required refrigeration temperatures throughout transport, in accordance with Veg 4 You Pty Ltd's Cold Chain Management procedures.
8. Verify all dispatch and loading documentation — including delivery dockets, run sheets, consignment notes, and purchase orders — prior to departure from the Northfield warehouse, confirming accuracy of product descriptions, quantities, and delivery addresses.
9. Inspect the condition of fresh produce at point of loading and point of delivery, record any deterioration, transit damage, or temperature deviations, and escalate discrepancies to the Operations Manager in accordance with the company's quality control procedures.
10. Obtain client signatures, delivery confirmations, and proof-of-delivery records at each drop point, and return completed documentation to the dispatch office to ensure full traceability of all produce movements across Veg 4 You Pty Ltd's distribution network.
11. Maintain accurate driver log books, vehicle trip records, and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) declarations in compliance with HVNL obligations, and represent Veg 4 You Pty Ltd professionally at all client premises including supermarkets, restaurants, and local markets across South Australia.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory Licences & Registrations

1. Current and valid Heavy Rigid (HR) or Heavy Combination (HC) Australian Driver Licence — minimum Heavy Rigid (HR) class required; Heavy Combination (HC) or Multi-Combination (MC) licence will be highly regarded.
2. Current and valid Driver Authority (if applicable under South Australian transport regulations for the vehicle class operated).
3. Current Forklift Licence (LF class — Licence to Perform High Risk Work) — required for operating loading and unloading equipment at Veg 4 You Pty Ltd's warehouse facility.
4. Current Australian National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) or equivalent Mass Management accreditation compliance knowledge.
5. Full compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).

Experience

1. A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated, continuous work experience as a professional truck driver operating heavy rigid or heavy combination vehicles, preferably within fresh produce, food distribution, refrigerated logistics, or FMCG supply chain environments.
2. Proven hands-on experience operating refrigerated vehicles and cold chain transport systems, with working knowledge of temperature monitoring and food safety compliance requirements.
3. Demonstrated experience loading, unloading, and securing perishable cargo using hydraulic tailgate loaders, hand trolleys, and pallet jacks in a high-volume warehouse or distribution environment.
4. Established track record of safe driving with a clean traffic infringement history, evidenced by provision of a current Traffic History / Driver History Record.

Skills & Competencies

1. Strong working knowledge of road transport legislation, including Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), mass and dimension limits, and fatigue management requirements.
2. Sound understanding of food safety and cold chain requirements in the transport of perishable fresh produce.
3. Ability to perform accurate weight estimation and load planning calculations to ensure legal compliance and vehicle stability.
4. Competent in completing delivery dockets, trip records, driver log books, and chain-of-responsibility documentation with accuracy.
5. Sound time management and route planning skills with the ability to manage multiple delivery points under time pressure.
6. Effective verbal communication skills to liaise with clients, warehouse staff, and management; basic written English for documentation purposes.
7. Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety and food hygiene standards in a logistics environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Hours

Full-time — 38 hours per week (ordinary hours); additional hours may be required subject to operational needs

Shift Pattern

Early morning starts required (typically 04:00 – 06:00 departure) to meet wholesale and retail client delivery windows

Work Environment

Outdoor loading areas, refrigerated transport vehicles, cold storage facilities, and client delivery sites across South Australia

Physical Demands

Role involves manual handling, prolonged driving, and working in refrigerated environments; applicants must be physically fit

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit:

1. A current resume/CV detailing your relevant employment history, vehicle licences, and qualifications.
2. Copies of all mandatory licences and registrations (HR/HC licence)
3. A current Traffic History / Driver History Record.

Applications that do not include all required documents may not be considered.