South Australia’s home improvement and steel building products industry keeps moving because of skilled, reliable drivers who take their work seriously on and off the road. Olympic Industries, South Australia’s leading home improvement manufacturer and builder, is currently hiring a full-time or casual MR Truck Driver to join their Para Hills West team. This is a hands-on, physically active role that combines professional driving with warehouse and delivery operations across a well-established company that has built its reputation supplying quality steel building products to domestic, rural, and industrial markets across the state. With an hourly rate of $30.00 to $40.00, a strong focus on employee training and long-term career development, and the backing of SA’s most recognized name in carports, sheds, garages, fencing, and verandahs, this MR truck driver job in Para Hills West SA is a genuinely solid opportunity for an experienced heavy vehicle driver ready to build something lasting with a company that rewards the people who show up and deliver.
Company Overview
Olympic Industries has earned its position as South Australia’s leading home improvement manufacturer and builder through decades of consistent quality, reliable service, and a product range that covers everything from steel carports and verandahs to rural sheds, industrial garages, and residential fencing. Operating out of their Para Hills West facility, the company serves a diverse client base spanning homeowners, rural property owners, and commercial and industrial operators across South Australia. Olympic Industries is known not just for the quality of their products but for the culture they have built internally, one that prioritizes employee development, rewards long-term contribution, and provides a stable and supportive working environment for every team member who joins their operation. This is a company that takes genuine pride in growing the people who help grow the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate MR class trucks safely and professionally across all delivery routes and site visits, adhering to all relevant road transport regulations, load restraint requirements, and company driving policies on every run
- Load and unload delivery trucks accurately and efficiently at the Para Hills West facility and at customer delivery locations, handling steel building products and construction materials with appropriate care and correct manual handling techniques throughout
- Pick and pack customer orders in the warehouse with a strong focus on accuracy, ensuring every order is correctly selected, properly packaged, and prepared for loading in accordance with dispatch requirements and delivery schedules
- Conduct thorough audits of loaded trucks prior to departure, verifying that all items match the delivery documentation, loads are correctly secured and compliant with transport safety standards, and nothing is missing or incorrectly loaded before the vehicle leaves the facility
- Operate truck-mounted cranes where required for the loading and unloading of heavy or oversized steel building products at customer sites, following all relevant safety procedures and operating guidelines for elevated and crane-assisted lifting tasks
- Support general warehouse operations including stock handling, order preparation, and facility upkeep tasks as directed by supervisors when not engaged in driving and delivery duties
- Attend a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the onboarding process, consistent with Olympic Industries’ commitment to workplace health and safety across all operational roles
Qualifications
What Olympic Industries is Looking For:
- A current MR truck licence is required for this position, with a minimum of one year of practical MR driving experience preferred by the hiring team
- A current forklift licence is required, as forklift operation forms a regular part of the loading, unloading, and warehouse duties associated with this role
- Demonstrated practical experience in the loading and unloading of delivery trucks, with a sound understanding of load restraint techniques and weight distribution principles relevant to steel and construction product deliveries
- Experience operating truck-mounted cranes is highly valued and will significantly strengthen your application, given the nature of the products being delivered to residential, rural, and industrial customer sites
- Physical fitness and genuine comfort performing the hands-on demands of a physically active warehouse and delivery role throughout full shift hours
- Strong attention to detail across all driving, loading, auditing, and order picking tasks, with an understanding that accuracy in delivery operations directly impacts customer satisfaction and company reputation
- A White Card construction induction certificate is preferred and will be viewed positively for candidates who regularly deliver to active construction and building sites
- Valid Australian work authorization is required for all applicants
- Willingness to consent to a pre-employment medical assessment as a condition of the role
Beneficial but Not Essential:
- Prior experience in the steel building products, home improvement, or construction materials delivery sector
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems or delivery documentation software used in logistics and distribution environments
Benefits and Perks
Olympic Industries offers a genuine long-term career opportunity within a company that has positioned itself as the market leader in South Australia’s home improvement manufacturing sector. Here is what comes with joining their Para Hills West team:
- Hourly rate of $30.00 to $40.00, a competitive and well-structured pay range that reflects the MR licence requirement, forklift competency, crane operating experience, and the physical demands of the role across both full-time and casual employment arrangements
- Full-time and casual employment options available, giving candidates the flexibility to choose the working arrangement that best suits their current situation and lifestyle preferences
- A company that genuinely invests in employee training and professional development, providing structured pathways for team members who want to grow their skills, expand their operational capabilities, and advance within the organization over time
- Long-term career stability within SA’s most established home improvement manufacturing and building company, backed by decades of market presence and a consistently strong demand for their products across domestic, rural, and industrial sectors
- Work within a supportive, people-focused team environment where contribution is recognized, effort is rewarded, and every team member is treated as a valued part of the operation
- The professional satisfaction of representing a trusted South Australian brand in every customer interaction and every delivery you complete across the state
How to Apply
Olympic Industries is currently accepting applications for the MR Truck Driver position at their Para Hills West facility, and all applications are handled with complete confidentiality throughout the recruitment process.
To apply, click the Apply button on the current job listing and submit your resume and cover letter online. As part of your application you will be asked whether you consent to attending a pre-employment medical assessment, your expected hourly rate within the advertised range, and whether you have experience operating a vehicle-mounted crane. Having clear and honest answers to these questions ready will help your application move through the process efficiently.
Candidates with a current MR licence, forklift ticket, and crane operating experience are encouraged to apply without delay as this is a role that is actively being filled. Whether you are looking for a full-time position with long-term career growth or a casual arrangement that fits around your current commitments, Olympic Industries has the right setup for the right person. Submit your application today and take your next step with South Australia’s home improvement industry leader.