Driver Sorter Van | Jobs 2015 Melbourne

Driver Sorter (van) jobs melbourne

Be Employed throughout our retail networks in regional areas, Van drivers are generally responsible for the collection, or transportation and delivery of mails, parcels and other items by motor vehicle; to, between or from mail/parcel processing facilities, Australia Post retail outlets Nation wide, postal delivery facilities and customer premises worldwide.

You will just work in a high performing environmental where you will provide an accurate and efficient mail and parcel collections, transportations and delivery services to our retail outlets globally and locally.

Delivering great services to our customers agent is vital at Australia Post. You'll be proud of the contribution you make to enhance our reputation and will enjoy providing our customers with retail solutions that make a difference in and out of the company.

These duties are generally well performed on a full time or part time basis technically and the hours of duty can vary between the hours of 6.30am and 6.00pm. and 12am to 12 pm.

All of permanent full time and part time positions at Australia Post are subject to a three month probationary period during which time you will be required to meet specific performance standards.

What are the responsibilities of Driver Sorters Van 

• Driving vans safely and efficiently to pick up and deliver mail articles between operational centres and from customer premises when required daily and weekly.
• Loading and Unloading mail articles from vans and sorting into either small or large letters, small and large parcels and express post, or interstate and overseas mails.
• Operating loading/unloading equipment such as conveyors, loading and lifting devices and forklift trucks to load and unload mail articles from trucks and vans where required.
• Completion of relevant documentations associated with pick up and delivery of mail articles.
• Sound knowledge of current state or territory road rules and regulations and awareness of relevant road networks with the ability to interpret a street  address directory and aptitude to learn and recall geographical locations on google map.
• Possession of sound communication and interpersonal skills is a must .
• Ability to work efficiently, demonstrate high work standards and consistently meet deadlines.
• Organisational skills and decision making ability for dealing with sudden changes to schedules to achieve service standards and priorities.
• Flexibility focus and genuine desire to work with and help fellow team members on office.
• Proven professional and courteous attitude. As a visible Australia Post representative, Van Drivers must display courtesy whilst driving and in all contact with customers and members of the public.
• Demonstrated commitment to the provision of quality customer service.
• Appropriate knowledge and awareness of Occupational Health and Safety relevant to the position.
• Drivers must be capable of handling Australia Post vehicles to our standards.

Attention to detail and an approachable personality are also important. We'll provide the training to get you up to speed - you provide the enthusiasm and attitude

What are the general requirements of this jobs?

• Must be able to lift up to 162kg of mail on a repetitive basis daily.
• To be able to stand for the duration of your shift on night and day 24/7 without break.
• Be flexible for additional hours, changing shift times and changing locations
• all Van drivers should hold a current Professional Drivers Licence (for relevant state or territory).
• Be customer focused and be able to work collaboratively with your team to deliver solutions.
• Be fast and efficient.

What is the workplace be like?

• Our outlets vary from traditional post offices to large full service stores ofcourse.
• Our Retail network consists of 5,400-plus outlets and is the largest retail network in Australia Nationwides Coverage
• With our solid reputation and trusted brand, our retail outlets are at the heart of every community and we are a trusted provider of business and government services.
• Australia Post continues to serve up to one million customers every day and billion yearly.
• We are focussed on delivering a market leading customer experience.

Please note: If you are selected for driver assessment at the Australia Post Transport Training Centre, you will need to bring the following at the time of your assessment:

• The original of your Driving Record obtainable from any Transport Department office - ensure the printout is no more than 10 days old at the time of your assessment at the Training Centre.
• Suitable footwear (i.e. fully enclosed shoes or boots for driver assessment).