HR Driver

Backed by over a century of experience, Sadleirs delivers reliable logistics and packaging solutions across Australia and beyond - by rail, road, air, and sea.

As an Australian family-owned business, our four specialist divisions cover domestic transport through rail and road, global freight forwarding and customs brokerage, specialist road linehaul servicing WA’s resources and energy sector, and commercial packaging solutions.

Whether on the road, in the warehouse, or behind the scenes, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Sadleirs Logistics Team

Sadleirs Logistics (SL) is our domestic transport division, specialising in interstate freight movements by rail, supported by road services that help keep freight moving across Australia. As part of this team, looking out for each other and being respected isn’t just talk - it’s how we work.

We invest in our people with paid training, career pathways, and quality equipment to make your job easier and safer.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to step into specialist roles, if you’ve got the right attitude, we’ll back you.

The Role: HR Driver

At Sadleirs, our drivers are essential. Especially in this role! You will be required to deliver product around the Perth metro area.

Your responsibilities will include:

The safe transport and loading of goods ensuring all relevant requirements are met including strapping down of load, correct loading procedures and manual handling techniques

Ensuring that pre-start safety checks are completed on the vehicle and if required complete or organise maintenance or repairs

Being responsible for all con notes having the correct weight, cubic, dated, driver number pallet & Dangerous Goods information

Responsibility for the proper collection, processing and handling of freight con-notes and other freight documentation including, but not limited to, Pallet, load sheets, timesheets and daily run sheets

From time to time, you may be requested to deliver insulation batts to metro construction sites

Adequately following all requirements in displaying correct signage and completing Dangerous Goods paperwork

Inspecting loads for damage or issues, report problems and offer suggestions or solutions

Complying with pallet management and control procedures

Communicating with forklift operators, fleet controllers and transport managers from Sadleirs Logistics and other terminals to ensure correct freight is collected and loaded safely

Following correct manual handling techniques and ensure seating is ergonomic and comfortable

To actively promote positive cultural behaviours and attitudes in support of company ethos

Skills, licences & experience required for the position

Valid Australian HR Driver’s Licence

At least 1 year of experience is required

Strong understanding of Load Restraint and Fatigue Management

Dangerous Goods Licence highly advantageous

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and more importantly a fantastic, can-do attitude; and

The right to live and work in Australia

What Sadleirs Offers You

Join a company where you’re not just another number – you’ll be respected, feel valued and be supported by a team that looks out for each other. We offer:

Full-time, permanent roles with stability and security

Above-award pay rates with penalty rates for overtime

Comprehensive in-house and external paid training and upskilling opportunities

Career progression pathways into specialist or leadership roles

Access to employee benefits, including discounts to a wide range of retail outlets, novated leasing, discounted health insurance, employee assistance and recognition programs

A supportive team environment where safety is a given

Important: All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including background and medical assessments.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and be part of a team that’s built on trust, teamwork, and getting the job done right.