Truck Driver

 Roles and Responsibilities:
Within this role you will be required to preform a range of general butchery tasks including but not limited to:

• Collect the truck from the Sydney depot early in the morning
• Load meat products onto the truck and ensure all deliveries are prepared for dispatch
• Drive a manual MR truck from Sydney to Newcastle, following the designated delivery route
• Deliver meat products to multiple butcher shops, with delivery addresses provided
• Manually unload meat products at each delivery location
• Undertake repetitive manual handling and heavy lifting, with individual items weighing approximately 50–60 kg
• Ensure deliveries are completed safely, accurately and on schedule
• Maintain a professional and courteous approach when interacting with customers.

Work Schedule and Hours
Monday – Sydney to Newcastle

• Approximately 4:00 am: Collect the truck and prepare for loading
• Complete multiple deliveries to butcher shops throughout the route
• Overnight stay in Newcastle, with accommodation provided and paid for by the employer

Tuesday – Newcastle to Sydney

• Complete the return run to Sydney following the Monday overnight stay.

Thursday – Newcastle Delivery Run

• Complete a shorter delivery run within a single day.
• The run may involve approximately 12 hours of driving and associated delivery duties.

Additional Information:
The position requires availability for three days per week, with the specific roster and delivery arrangements confirmed prior to commencement.
Essential Requirements

• Current MR driver's licence
• Experience driving a manual transmission truck
• Previous delivery driving experience preferred
• Physically fit and capable of undertaking frequent manual handling and lifting of heavy meat products (approximately 50–60 kg)
• Temporary assignment to cover an employee's period of leave
• Immediate or short-notice availability preferred.