Delivery Driver – Bayside Plasterboard - Position Description

Position Title: Delivery Driver

Employment Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday

Reporting To: Branch Manager / Logistics Manager

Locations:

• Brisbane (Morningside)
• Gold Coast (Carrara)
• Northside (Caboolture)

Pay Rate:

• $30 per hour + overtime (when available) + leave entitlements
• Higher rate available for drivers experienced in plasterboard delivery

Position Purpose:

The Delivery Driver is responsible for the safe, efficient and professional delivery of plasterboard and related building products to Bayside Plasterboard’s trade customers.

This position plays a vital role in maintaining customer satisfaction by ensuring deliveries are completed accurately, safely and on time while upholding Bayside Plasterboard’s standards of professionalism, teamwork and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Delivery and Customer Service:

• Deliver plasterboard and associated products to residential and commercial construction sites.
• Ensure delivery accuracy and customer satisfaction on each job.
• Represent Bayside Plasterboard in a professional manner with courteous, positive communication on-site.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers through reliability and service quality.

2. Loading, Unloading, and Manual Handling:

• Safely load and secure products for delivery in accordance with load restraint regulations.
• Work as part of a two-person team (driver and offsider) to unload plasterboard and materials at delivery sites.
• Carry products from the truck to the designated site area, often involving manual lifting of heavy items.
• Follow all manual handling procedures to minimise risk and maintain safety.

3. Vehicle and Equipment Care:

• Complete daily vehicle safety checks and report maintenance issues.
• Keep vehicles clean, organised, and compliant with company and road safety standards.
• Operate vehicles responsibly, adhering to all road rules and fatigue management regulations.

4. Safety and Compliance:

• Comply with Bayside Plasterboard’s Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) policies and site safety requirements.
• Use correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Report any incidents, hazards, or near misses promptly to the Branch or Logistics Manager.
• Support a positive safety culture by participating in safety briefings and toolbox talks.

5. Teamwork and Communication:

• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and dispatch staff to coordinate efficient delivery runs.
• Communicate clearly regarding delivery progress, issues, or delays.
• Assist with warehouse tasks as required during quieter delivery periods.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Deliveries completed safely and on schedule.
• Accuracy of delivered materials and documentation.
• Positive customer feedback and minimal delivery complaints.
• Compliance with WHS procedures and incident reporting.
• Vehicle condition and cleanliness maintained to company standard.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

Essential:

• Current MR or HR driver’s licence.
• White Card (Construction Induction).
• Good physical fitness and ability to handle repetitive lifting safely.
• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable:

• Prior experience in plasterboard or building material delivery.
• Forklift licence (LF).
• Knowledge of local delivery routes and construction site procedures.

Work Environment:

• Predominantly outdoors, delivering to active construction sites.
• Regular lifting, bending, and carrying of heavy materials.
• Team-based work environment (driver + offsider).
• Monday to Friday operation; occasional overtime may be available.

Bayside Plasterboard Values – “TEAM”:

• T – Tenacious: We persist, adapt, and overcome challenges to deliver results.

• E – Excellence: We take pride in our work and strive for quality in every delivery and interaction.

• A – Accountability: We own our actions and deliver on our commitments to customers and each other.

• M – Mentor: We support, guide, and uplift one another to grow as individuals and as a team.

These values shape how we work, serve our customers, and represent Bayside Plasterboard every day.

Position Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime and entitlements.
• Opportunities for progression within logistics and operations.
• Supportive, family-owned business culture.
• Stable, full-time employment with consistent hours.