Drivers & Operators Jobs in Australia

We place candidates across truck driving at all licence classes (MR, HR, HC and MC), forklift operation, delivery driving, warehouse driving, heavy plant and equipment operation, civil and construction plant operation, traffic control, and road work flagging. We recruit for roles in transport and logistics companies, warehousing and distribution centres, construction and civil contractors, and mining operations across all Australian states and territories.

Requirements vary by role. Truck drivers need a current car licence as a minimum, with MR (Medium Rigid), HR (Heavy Rigid), HC (Heavy Combination) or MC (Multi Combination) licences required progressively for larger vehicles. Forklift operators must hold a current LF (Order Picking Forklift) or LO (Forklift Truck) high risk work licence issued by the relevant state or territory regulator. Plant and equipment operators typically require high risk work licences specific to the equipment they operate, such as a CV (Concrete Pump), DG (Dogging) or RB (Reach Stacker) licence, in addition to relevant site inductions and a White Card for construction site work. All licences must be current and in the candidate's name to be considered for placement.

Yes. A significant portion of the plant and equipment operator roles Chandler Macleod recruits for are on FIFO (fly-in, fly-out) or drive-in, drive-out (DIDO) rosters, particularly for mining and civil construction projects in regional Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory. Regional roles in transport and logistics are also available in areas such as the Hunter Valley, Riverina, Mackay and north Queensland. Candidates open to regional or FIFO work often have access to a broader range of opportunities and should flag this preference when registering.

Yes. Driving and operations is one of the most flexible employment categories in Australia. Many roles are offered on a casual or temporary basis, particularly in warehousing and distribution where demand fluctuates with production and retail cycles. Labour hire arrangements are common in construction and mining, where operators are engaged for the duration of a project. Permanent full-time positions are also available, particularly with transport companies and large logistics operations seeking to build a stable driver workforce. We can discuss the right arrangement based on your preferences and availability when you register.

Experienced drivers often progress into fleet management, transport coordination, logistics planning or operations supervision roles. Forklift and warehouse operators frequently move into team leader, shift supervisor or warehouse management positions as they develop their experience and leadership capability. Plant and heavy equipment operators working in mining and civil construction can progress into site supervision, leading hand and eventually site management roles. Many candidates use casual and contract driving work as a starting point and move into permanent roles with employers they have worked alongside on-site.

Keeping all licences and high risk work tickets current is essential, as most employers and labour hire companies will not place candidates without valid, in-date credentials. Maintaining a clean driving record is equally important, particularly for roles involving company vehicles or compliance-regulated heavy vehicles. Having your log book, medical fitness declaration and any required site inductions up to date before you register speeds up the placement process considerably. Being open to casual or temporary work, including weekend and early morning shifts, significantly broadens the range of roles available to you. Registering your details and licence classes with Chandler Macleod means our consultants can contact you directly when a suitable role comes to market, including roles that are not publicly advertised.