Who are we:
K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.
About Aero Refuellers:
Aero Refuellers, a division of K & S Freighters, is a leader in the Australian aviation fuels reseller market. The business manages 30 airport fuel sites and delivers bulk fuels across the country. A key component of our work is the support of firefighting aircraft deployed during the summer months across Australia.
The Opportunity:
If you’re an experienced HR truck driver who’s looking for seasonal work that makes a difference in your community, then this could be the opportunity for you!
When bushfires threaten communities, you’ll be the link that keeps firefighting aircraft fuelled and ready to protect lives and property.
Working on standby from your home base, you and your truck will be ready to go within a moment’s notice – for days or weeks per deployment.
You will be the person ensuring many of Australia’s Aerial Firefighting fleet are fuelled up and ready to defend properties and lives during Australia’s active bushfire period. You will become part of the firebase ground crews and during busy periods, will often remain with the team for extended periods. You will need to respond quickly as operational requirements change.
Following the fire season as it progresses from Queensland to New South Wales, Victoria to Tasmania, you will be close by and ready to ensure the critical aerial firefighting fleets are fuelled and mission ready during the Australian bushfire season.
You will:
- Transport aviation fuel for the firefighting aircraft, often travelling with the team for extended periods.
- Refuel aircraft on airports or temporary heliports, often in regional and remote areas.
- Work out of your truck in hot, dry and dusty conditions, working as part of a dedicated team of aviation professionals protecting life and property.
- Maintain records of stock levels and order requirements when needed.
- Conduct regular checks on your truck ensuring it is clean and ready to operate.
- Record all fuel receipts and delivery paperwork accurately and forward to the administration team for processing.
- Perform fuel quality control checks on the fuel in your truck and complete all required documentation in support.
What you’ll bring:
You’ll be an experienced and reliable driver who knows how to work independently in a highly trusted role with minimal supervision.
You will have:
Current and valid HR driver’s license
DG license or willing to obtain
Current ASIC or ability to obtain
Clean driving history
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and travel away when required
Why Join us:
Rewarding remuneration package
Salary sacrifice
Paid parental leave
Growth and development to support career progression
Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today.
For further information please contact: Gordon Mackinlay on 0455 290 582. If calling outside standard work hours, please text your name and we will return your call promptly
To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.
Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.
