About us:

Roger Drake purchased his first supermarket in 1974, and today Drakes is the largest independent grocery retailer in Australia employing over 6,000 team members. Growing from one store to more than 60 stores across South Australia and Queensland, Drakes has retained the same values since day one.

Our mission at Drakes is to provide our customers with exceptional service, value for money, a great range and an outstanding shopping experience. To achieve this, we acknowledge that our customers are the most important people in our business.

What we offer you:

Become a valuable part of highly supportive diverse work culture, with more than 5,500 team members nationally, we’re committed to creating an inspiring workplace at Drakes, which supports the development of great people.

• 10% staff and family discount across all Drakes stores
• Wide range of corporate benefits including discounted gym memberships, banking, health insurance and much more!
• In-depth onboarding and career progression opportunities
• Company funded retail management qualifications and first aid qualifications
• Vehicle leasing opportunities

About the opportunity:

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Transport Driver to join our team, based out of our Beverley Warehouse. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting stock from our It’s Fresh Warehouse in Pooraka to various Drakes Supermarkets stores across the Adelaide metropolitan area.

Working as part of our logistics team, you will ensure stock is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with scheduled delivery times, while maintaining high standards of safety, vehicle care, and professionalism.

Key responsibilities include:

• Wrapping and loading stock onto trucks efficiently and in line with operational requirements

• Delivering stock between warehouse and production facilities according to a set schedule

• Ensuring the daily and weekly maintenance and cleanliness of vehicles

• Adhering to all workplace health and safety procedures

• Undertaking any other duties as reasonably requested

Skills and experience required for the role:

• Current and valid Heavy Rigid (HR) driver’s licence

• Minimum 2 years’ experience driving HR vehicles, ideally in a multi-drop environment

• Current Forklift license is preferred

• Good knowledge of the Adelaide metropolitan area

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices

• Proactive and reliable approach to work

• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely and responsibly

• Clean and safe driving record

Apply Now!