Driver Trainer/Assessor ( Murrell Freight Services )
- Family-owned since 1972
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Career progression within logistics
Experienced Driver Trainer or Heavy Vehicle Driver to deliver training, mentoring, and assessments to support driver capability, safety, and compliance.
Murrell’s Freight Services is a locally owned family enterprise that has continued to grow rapidly since first opening its doors in 1972. As one of the Illawarra region’s leading Road Freight & Logistics providers, Murrell’s is recognised for its professionalism, reliability, and ongoing commitment to excellence.
About the Role:
Murrells Freight Service is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer or Experienced Heavy Vehicle Driver to support driver capability, safety, and compliance across our operations.
Reporting directly to the Compliance Manager, this role plays a key part in maintaining high standards and supporting our drivers through training, mentoring, and assessment.
In this hands-on safety-focused role you will be responsible for delivering competency-based training and assessments, mentoring drivers and supporting compliance requirements.
You will work closely with operations, compliance and drivers to promote a strong safety culture and consistent standards.
This is a full-time role with exposure across different areas of transport operations.
Key Responsibilities:
– Assess and train new and existing drivers
– Conduct driver competency and VOC assessments
– Deliver training and coaching programs
– Mentor staff during probation and ongoing development
– Maintain training records and compliance documentation
– Support Chain of Responsibility, fatigue, and safety compliance
– Assist with incident investigations as required
– Work closely with the Compliance Manager and operations team
– Onboarding of new starters
– Conduct audits of drivers and equipment
About You:
– Current MC Heavy Vehicle Licence with proven driving experience
– Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
– Previous driver training or assessing experience highly regarded
– Strong knowledge of HVNL, Chain of Responsibility, and fatigue management
– Safety-driven with a calm, professional approach
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills
– Organised, reliable, and comfortable with compliance requirements
– Ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to the day-to-day changes of transport operations
Desirable:
– Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or working towards
– NHVR Portal knowledge including permit applications
– LF High Risk Licence
Benefits:
– Competitive salary and benefits package
– Career development opportunities within a growing and dynamic logistics operation
– Supportive team environment with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement
Join Murrell Freight Services and become part of a trusted transport team built on reliability and respect.
Job Categories:MC Jobs.Job Tags:Certificate 3 in Driving Operations (TLI31210), Certificate 3 in Transport and Logistics - TLI30207, Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment - TAE40110, HILLSTON, MC Licence, Medical Certificate for Motor Vehicle Driver, Murrell Freight Services.
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