1. Truck Driver/Yard assistance

About Builders Trading Cooperative

Builders Trading Cooperative is a member-owned building supply cooperative supporting the ACT construction industry.

We provide building materials to local builders and contractors while returning profits to our members through rebates, dividends, and Cooperative Capital Units.

Our mission is simple: support builders with reliable supply, strong service, and long-term value.

As our operations expand, we are seeking a dedicated Truck Driver / Yard Assistant to ensure accurate stock movement, safe material handling, and efficient, reliable deliveries across our builder network.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a practical, reliable Truck Driver / Yard Assistant to join our operations team in Fyshwick.

This dual-purpose role balances local site with hands-on yard and warehouse support. You will be the face of the cooperative on-site, safely offloading timber and building supplies directly to active building sites while ensuring our Fyshwick yard operates cleanly, safely, and efficiently.

You will work closely with the Yard Supervisor, Sales Team, and local builders to maintain accurate inventory, operate loading cranes and forklifts, and uphold strict safety standards.

Key Responsibilities + Candidate Profile

Responsibilities

• Perform safe, timely deliveries of building materials to trade sites across the ACT region.

• Load and unload transport vehicles using forklifts, HIAB/crane equipment, and proper manual handling techniques.

• Perform pre-start vehicle and crane equipment checks, maintaining accurate logbooks and reporting faults.

• Receive, inspect, store, and dispatch incoming timber and building supplies.

• Maintain an organised, clean, and safe yard environment adhering to WHS standards.

• Pick trade customer orders accurately against picking slips.

• Deliver professional, friendly customer service when dealing with builders, site managers, and trade customers.

Candidate Profile

• Valid MR or HR Heavy Vehicle Driver Licence with a clean driving record.

• Current Vehicle Loading Crane (CV) High-Risk Work Licence / HIAB certification.

• Current High-Risk Forklift Licence (LF).

• Proven experience operating vehicle loading cranes on active delivery sites.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in heavy vehicle driving and yard/warehouse operations.

• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety (WHS) and load restraint protocols.

• Punctual, reliable, and physically fit for manual handling duties.

Highly Regarded

• Experience working within the construction, building materials, or hardware trade industries.

• Strong product knowledge of timber, hardware, and structural building supplies.

• Prior experience working in a co-op or trade merchant yard environment.

Why Join Us

• Competitive remuneration package + Super.

• Stable member-owned organisation.

• Regular day shifts / Monday to Friday hours (great work-life balance).

• Strong team environment serving the local ACT building community.

• Modern, well-maintained truck fleet equipped with loading cranes.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your driving, crane operation, and yard experience.

Note: Shortlisted candidates will be asked to verify licence details prior to an interview.