Drivers

$95,000 – $105,000 + super + car

• Less driving, more coaching — help shape RFT’s safety and training culture
• Flexibility and autonomy — manage your own schedule and plan your week
• Career development – Cert IV in Training & Assessment with RFT’s support

Turn your driving experience into a rewarding career. Develop the next generation of drivers while enjoying greater flexibility and work-life balance.

About the role

Join RFT as a full-time, permanent Driver Trainer based at our Barnawartha Woolworths DC — the operational heart of our network. Reporting into the Operations team, you’ll use your real-world driving experience to coach, mentor and develop the next generation of professional drivers, helping build capability, confidence and a strong safety culture across our fleet.

This role is ideal for experienced drivers looking to transition off the road and into a rewarding career where they can share their knowledge and help develop others. A formal training qualification is not required to apply — we’re looking for people with the right experience, attitude and passion for coaching.

About the company

Ron Finemore Transport (RFT) is a nationally recognised, regionally based transport and logistics company servicing Eastern Australia. Established in 2004, RFT employs over 900 people and operates a modern fleet of 300+ trucks. We’re proud of our safety-first culture and our commitment to regional communities.

Benefits

• Cert IV in Training & Assessment — fully supported
• Home more often — enjoy greater work-life balance while staying connected to the transport industry
• Long-term career security with a respected employer
• Salary packaging options — vehicles, phones, laptops
• Retail discounts — JB HiFi, Harvey Norman, Supercheap Auto, BCF

Duties

• Coach and assess drivers on-road and in the yard to build skill and safety
• Conduct driver recruitment assessments, inductions, and on-road observations
• Complete structured driver reviews at 1 and 3 months post-commencement
• Carry out drug and alcohol testing, coupling checks, and site inspections
• Support other depots, occasional travel to Melbourne, Wagga, Sydney, Canberra or Orange.

Skills & experience

• HC licence (minimum), MC licence highly regarded
• Demonstrated heavy vehicle driving experience in supermarket DC operations
• Strong knowledge of WHS and Chain of Responsibility (COR) requirements
• Natural coaching ability — drivers learn from you because you’ve done the job

Culture

People enjoy working at RFT because the work genuinely matters — every driver you train contributes to safer roads and more reliable supply chains. We’re a down-to-earth, safety-first team where experience is respected, growth is supported, and you’re trusted to do your job well.

Apply

Click APPLY, attach your Resume and tell us why you’d be a great fit for the role. Alternatively email your application to: jobs@rft.net.au

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check, national crime check and have the right to work in Australia.