As a company that’s been around since 1948, we know what matters most: family and it’s at the heart of everything we do. We’re the largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand, with more than 2,000 team members located at over 200 sites and branches. Our mission is clear: we want to be the best hire company in the world. We’re committed to growing sustainably and innovating in ways that benefit our people, our customers and our business. And at the end of the day, we’re all focused on delivering what we say we will do – make our customers’ jobs easy.
Our Penrith Distribution Centre is the home to several specialist branches/teams, taking advantage of grouped logistics, repair and maintenance functions. In the DC, we have our Access, Earthmoving & Site Service, Traffic & Pump & Power specialist businesses.
The Driver plays a key role within the Distribution Centre (DC) logistics team, supporting branches and customers through the delivery of large and specialist equipment, products and solutions. The DC is designed to improve convenience, utilisation and productivity across the network.
In this role, you will operate an MR Hiab truck and be responsible for safely loading, securing, delivering and collecting equipment from customers, construction sites and branches. You will provide a safe, reliable and friendly transport service, while also demonstrating the correct and safe operation of equipment when required.
You can always tell someone who works at Kennards Hire. They're well-rounded, fair-dinkum and damn good at what they do. Once you walk through our door, we’ll back you all the way with the tools and resources you’ll need to succeed. You’ll be trusted as part of our family, supported to lead in many ways and have opportunities to develop and grow your expertise.
There’s also a great range of employee benefits and rewards on offer including:
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete background checks which could include police and medical checks.
So, whether you’re starting out, switching roles, changing industries or ready to make your next career move, With Kennards Hire You Can.
Simply hit the Apply button and we look forward to talking with you!
Kennards Hire is an Australian family-owned and operated company that has been in the hire industry for over 75 years. We have more than 200 sites and branches across Australia and New Zealand. Our diverse product range extends from general hire equipment for the home renovator and professional tradesperson to specialist equipment and heavy machinery used on some of the largest civil infrastructure and commercial construction projects in Australia and New Zealand. This combination of general and specialist equipment allows us to service DIY, trade and large construction customer segments alike.
Our company is built on sound values that promote honesty, fairness, a family vibe, forward thinking and innovation. Our value of ‘Taking Hire Higher’ is a value which is core to our success.
While we can boast an impressive and extensive range of hire equipment, we are the type of hire business that always put customers first. We strive to make our customers job easy through innovation, convenience and location.
An industry first has seen us introduce QR codes on all our equipment. Downloading this allows our customers to see the full service history, risk assessment, operator's manuals and much more. Our website is mobile so equipment and the closest locations can be easily found while onsite.
Our suppliers are our partners. We combine our efforts to ensure our customers receive best tools, equipment and service. As another industry first, we also hold supplier nights to recognize their contribution to us.
Our staff is as important as our customers. We can only be as good as our people. A range of incentives are in place to help our staff develop further and deliver job satisfaction. We are proud to announce that 35% of our employees have been with us for over 5 years.
Our exciting future will see us think up new ways of making our customers' lives easier through innovation, people, culture and more dots on the map!
Kennards Hire makes your job easy!
