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Direct Freight Express

MR Pickup & Delivery Drivers

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics / Couriers, Drivers & Postal Services

Posted 19/06/2026
Closes 03/07/2026

Cairns & Far North, Cairns, Queensland

Full time

Not specified

Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you a professional MR Delivery Driver?

Our Story:

Direct Freight Express is a nationwide family owned & operated Company with over 32 years experience in Road Transport. We currently have over 2200 employees across more than 65 locations and owe our growth to our dedication to customer focus, innovation and service.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team as soon as possible:

Role: Pickup and Delivery Drivers - MR Licence

Location: Cairns, QLD

Expected Hours of Work + Potential Overtime

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday - 6.00 AM- 2.30PM

Tuesday and Friday :- 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM


The position will include duties such as but will not be limited to:

  • Perform multi drop deliveries (general/bulk freight) and some scheduled pickups

  • Safely operate and conduct vehicle checks of your assigned Manual vehicle

  • Maintain all freight, parcels and documentation.

About you:

  • Minimum Manual MR Licence (Essential) & HR desirable

  • Forklift Licence preferred/willing to obtain

  • Multi drop experience in a similar company (minimum 12 months)

  • Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including D & A test

  • Be prepared to provide a current licence history report for the previous five years

  • Full work rights in Australia

Our Benefits:

  • Onsite and free parking

  • Paid overtime (Penalty rates)

  • Great security and stability with our rapidly growing company

  • Receive pay weekly, and on time

  • Free access to our employee assistance program.

Fit the above criteria or would like to start your career in transport? APPLY NOW via SEEK!

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have the opportunity to succeed. 

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