Delivery Driver (Dairy Products)

Target Business Services

Location: 52 River Street, Dubbo NSW 2830

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: $80,000 plus 12% superannuation

Our client, Lalji Pty Ltd, is a business engaged in the distribution and delivery of dairy products to commercial and retail customers across the Dubbo region of New South Wales. Operating from its depot at 52 River Street, Dubbo NSW 2830, the business is responsible for ensuring the reliable and timely transportation of fresh dairy products to local businesses and customers.

Lalji Pty Ltd is committed to maintaining efficient delivery operations through safe vehicle handling, effective route management, proper product handling and strict adherence to food safety and temperature-control requirements. Lalji Pty Ltd is seeking a reliable, punctual and safety-conscious Full-Time Delivery Driver to join its operational team based at its Dubbo depot.

The successful candidate will be responsible for loading, transporting and delivering fresh dairy products to designated commercial and retail customers throughout Dubbo and surrounding areas. The role requires maintaining the quality and freshness of dairy products during transportation, ensuring appropriate refrigeration and temperature controls, and completing deliveries in accordance with scheduled timeframes.

The ideal applicant will be physically capable, well-organised and dependable, with relevant delivery driving experience and the ability to work independently while maintaining professional customer service standards.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Loading and Unloading: Safely load, unload and arrange dairy products, crates and pallets at the depot and customer delivery locations, ensuring products are handled appropriately to prevent damage or contamination.
• Dairy Product Transportation: Drive designated delivery vehicles to transport fresh dairy products from the Dubbo depot to commercial establishments, retail outlets and other customers across the designated delivery areas.
• Cold-Chain Management: Monitor vehicle refrigeration systems and maintain appropriate temperature conditions throughout transportation to preserve the quality, freshness and safety of dairy products.
• Route Planning and Delivery Scheduling: Follow assigned delivery routes, organise delivery sequences and manage daily schedules to ensure products reach customers accurately and within specified delivery timeframes.
• Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance: Conduct routine pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, check refrigeration units and essential vehicle components, report mechanical defects and ensure the delivery vehicle remains clean, sanitary and suitable for food transportation.
• Delivery Documentation: Maintain accurate delivery invoices, consignment dockets, delivery manifests and other relevant records, obtaining customer acknowledgements and proof of delivery where required.
• Customer Service: Deliver products professionally and courteously, communicate with customers regarding deliveries and promptly report any delivery-related concerns or discrepancies.
• Food Safety and Hygiene: Follow applicable food safety, hygiene and product-handling procedures to prevent contamination and maintain the integrity of dairy products throughout the delivery process.
• Road Safety and Compliance: Comply with applicable road traffic regulations, commercial vehicle operating requirements, workplace health and safety standards and company driving procedures.
• Delivery Discrepancies: Identify and report damaged products, incorrect quantities, delivery delays, rejected goods and other discrepancies to the relevant management personnel.
• Safe Manual Handling: Apply appropriate manual handling techniques when lifting, carrying and positioning dairy products, crates and pallets to minimise the risk of workplace injuries.
• Operational Coordination: Maintain communication with depot personnel and supervisors regarding delivery progress, route issues, vehicle performance and any circumstances affecting scheduled deliveries.

Skills and Requirements

The successful candidate will possess:

• AQF Certificate II or III in a relevant field.
• A minimum of one year of relevant professional delivery driving experience.
• A current and valid Australian driver's licence appropriate for the vehicle being operated.
• Knowledge of the Dubbo region and the ability to follow designated delivery routes efficiently.
• Physical fitness and the ability to undertake regular loading and unloading of dairy products, crates and pallets.
• An understanding of food safety, hygiene and temperature-control requirements applicable to dairy product transportation.
• Ability to maintain accurate delivery documentation, invoices and proof-of-delivery records.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers and colleagues.
• A reliable, punctual and responsible approach to work, with the ability to work independently.

Applicants who meet the above requirements and are invited to submit their resume to [email protected].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.