Truck Driver

We are recruiting for an experienced Truck Driver to join our team full-time based out of our Canning Vale Distribution Centre.  

This position is far more than just your average Truck Driver position! We are looking for someone with great people skills who has the “street smarts” to deal with at conflicts which may arise on occasions whilst on the road. 

Reporting to the Manager DC Operations, our Truck Drivers are responsible for collecting donated goods, such as furniture from households and the delivery of household goods in accordance with Emergency Relief requests. They also service our shops and donation bins. 

Generally, the Depot services operates in the greater Perth metropolitan area although, there are also smaller levels of services provided to regional areas across WA. For more information on our services please click here.

About the Role:

Although you will be part of a team of drivers, you will predominantly be working on your own during your daily run; you will be responsible for loading/unloading your assigned truck at the distribution centre and taking ownership of your assigned truck, ensuring it is well kept and maintained.

Along your travels will meet various members of the local WA community and become a familiar face to our retail shop staff. You put Safety first and foremost. 

• Permanent full-time position – 38 hours / week (Monday – Friday; possible weekend work during busy periods)
• Plans daily runs based on the collection schedule for donated goods
• Collection of donated furniture from homes within the WA Community
• Follows WHS policies and procedures at all times

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Medium Rigid (MR) Licence and Forklift ticket
• Excellent communication and people skills with the ability to manage and resolve conflict
• Experience within logistics and/or furniture removal
• Good physical fitness
• Excellent knowledge of Perth suburban area
• An understanding of the maintenance requirements of vehicles
• Ability to safely pack goods in truck, follow correct tie down procedure and work within WHS guidelines
• Ability to work as a team player and contribute to team outcomes whilst ensuring deadlines are being met at all times
• Willingness to show flexibility in work hours and duties as required although no night shifts required.

Working for Vinnies WA

Our values are at the heart of our Society, anyone who comes into contact with us is better for it, our employees are supported to grow and nurture their capacity for leadership and resilience and hold mission at our core.

This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation that makes a positive difference to the lives of thousands of vulnerable West Australians, through a range of person-centred services and programs, made possible by the revenue raised through our Vinnies shops, generous donations, fundraising events and grants, and over 4,000 dedicated employees, volunteers and members.

More than this, as a not for profit, Vinnies WA are able to offer our employees:  

• Generous tax-reducing salary packaging benefits (F/T & P/T employees only)
• Leave Loading + Birthday leave benefit (F/T & P/T employees only)
• 15% team member discount card to use in our retail shops

Screening & Application Process

At Vinnies WA, we are committed to providing a safe and engaging environment for children and vulnerable people to ensure that their rights, needs and interests are met and that they are protected from harm and abuse.  As such, we ensure that our preferred candidates are appropriately screened prior to any offer of employment, to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.  Screening will consist of Police Criminal History Check, Legal right to work in Australia and Working with Children Check (if required).

If you are passionate about our “good works” and are excited for the opportunity to represent Vinnies WA, we would love to receive your application through SEEK (hit “apply now” below). Please provide:

• Current resume with details of 2 professional referees
• Cover letter addressed to Robert Fell, outlining your suitability for the role and your motivation for applying (limited to 2 pages)

We are committed to creating a workforce that is as diverse as our Society. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, orientations and backgrounds.

Applications will be reviewed as received. No recruitment agencies please.