HC AND MC Truck Drivers - Day and Afternoon Shifts

Company Description

SCT Logistics is Australia’s largest privately owned rail and freight logistics company, delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions across road, rail, and warehousing. With over 50 years of experience, we operate a national intermodal network and offer tailored services including cold and ambient storage and specialised freight handling.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we’re committed to safety, innovation, and creating a supportive environment where our team can grow and thrive.

Why SCT? At SCT we offer a collaborative and inclusive work culture that is built on; Safety, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. We understand that our values enable us to better understand and serve our customers, attract top talent (like you) and innovate successfully.  
Along with a competitive remuneration package we also offer: 

• Development and growth opportunities 
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Top up of government paid parental leave for the first six weeks
• Novated leasing and salary packaging 
• 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite car park

About the Role

Take the wheel of a modern IVECO and build a rewarding career with one of Australia’s leading logistics companies. We are seeking reliable and motivated full-time HC AND MC Truck Drivers for day and afternoon shifts, delivering general freight across metropolitan Adelaide to a diverse portfolio of valued SCT customers. You will enjoy local routes, quality equipment maintained to high industry standards, and the stability of returning to our Penfield depot after every shift.

Day shift: 6.00 am–2.30 pm

Afternoon shift: 2.30 pm–10.30 pm

Looking to boost your earnings? Optional overtime is available on weekends and public holidays.

A forklift licence will be highly regarded, with opportunities to support our warehouse team during quieter periods and overtime shifts—adding variety to your work and broadening your experience.

Your base: SCT Logistics’ Penfield depot, where every shift begins and ends.

Job Description

Reporting to the Operations Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Keep Adelaide moving by delivering SCT trailers and containers safely and efficiently to metropolitan distribution centres
• Take charge of yard movements, including positioning containers and trailers with care and precision
• Start each shift ready to roll by completing vehicle inspections and maintaining accurate logs, run sheets and proof-of-delivery records
• Check freight for non-conformance such as damage and quantity discrepancies
• Protect every journey by securing loads and meeting Chain of Responsibility, NHVR, load restraint, legislative and SCT safety requirements
• Adhere to all SCT and Customer site rules at all times
• Create a great customer experience with a customer focus approach
• Use technology such as MTData or a comparable fleet management system to keep operations connected and real time reporting

Essential Licences, Experience and Requirements

To be successful, you must:

• Hold a current HC or MC licence, fatigue management certification and at least two years’ metropolitan commercial driving experience
• Confidently reverse, hitch and unhitch trailers at container docks, with a strong commitment to safe and professional vehicle operation
• Be physically capable of pulling curtains, securing loads and completing other hands-on duties
• Successfully complete a pre-employment commercial driver medical and fitness assessment and be eligible to obtain and maintain a National Police Clearance
• Bring a reliable, positive and professional approach, with the ability to stay organised and adapt to changing operational priorities

Other important information

• We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings prior to the stated closing date.
• The successful candidate will have to undertake an Australian Federal Police check and Pre-Employment Medical which will be arranged and paid for by SCT.
• Recruitment companies, need not apply

SCT is an equal opportunity employer and we recognise the value and importance of diversity. We encourage all potential applicants to apply including women and those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.