Job Opportunity for a Travelling Couple – Freight Administrator & Yardperson – Hawkins Transport QLD Pty Ltd

🌟 Job Opportunity for a Travelling Couple – Freight Administrator & Yardperson – Normanton Depot 🌟
Hawkins Transport (QLD) Pty Ltd – Normanton, Far North Queensland

Are you a travelling couple looking for meaningful work in a friendly, remote Queensland town? Hawkins Transport (QLD) Pty Ltd is offering a unique opportunity for a couple to join our team in Normanton – one in the role of Freight Administrator, and the other as a Yardperson.

This dual-position is perfect for couples looking to contribute to a close-knit community while enjoying the lifestyle of the Gulf region.

As a team, you'll be helping run the daily operations of our busy Normanton depot. One of you will manage freight admin and customer service, while the other handles yard and delivery duties. Full training and support will be provided.

🗂 Freight Administrator Responsibilities:

• Receive and dispatch freight documentation

• Handle customer enquiries in person, by phone, and email

• Maintain accurate records and support basic invoicing tasks

• Liaise with drivers and coordinate freight movement

• Assist with depot organisation and general admin duties

🔧 Yardperson Responsibilities:

• Assist with loading and unloading freight

• Operate forklifts and manual handling of freight

• Perform local deliveries within Normanton and surrounding areas (HC license preferred)

• Maintain yard cleanliness, safety, and general upkeep

• Support drivers and depot staff as needed

You’ll get a friendly place to work with a well-known local company. We offer full-time or part-time hours and can help with local accommodation if needed. You’ll be living in Normanton during barramundi fishing season, with beautiful sunsets, fun local spots to explore, and a chance to help keep freight moving to remote communities.