HR and HC Drivers Needed (4-5 Day Roster + $1,500 Sign-On Bonus) | Hub Link Transport | Murarrie, Brisbane QLD

Hub Link Transport is recruiting HR and HC drivers for its Murarrie operation in Brisbane, advertising $36 to $40 per hour full-time on a 4 to 5 day roster — plus a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Sign-on bonuses are the clearest signal of a tight driver market: employers are paying to attract licensed drivers now rather than waiting. Murarrie is one of Brisbane’s key freight gateways near the port, so the work mix is likely to include container and general freight across the metro area.

Role snapshot

• Employer: Hub Link Transport
• Role: HR and HC Drivers Needed (4-5 Day Roster + $1,500 Sign-On Bonus)
• Location: Murarrie, Brisbane QLD
• Pay: $36 – $40 per hour (as advertised)
• Work type: Full time

HR driving work in Australian cities

Heavy Rigid (HR) licences open the door to some of the most consistent driving work in Australia’s capital cities. HR trucks — rigids over 8 tonnes GVM — are the backbone of metro freight: pantechs doing multi-drop parcel runs, tautliners servicing industrial estates, tippers feeding construction sites, and water carts supporting civil projects. Unlike interstate linehaul, metro HR work usually means day shifts, home every night, and rosters built around business hours, which is why it suits drivers who want trucking as a stable career rather than a lifestyle on the highway.

To drive HR class vehicles you need a current HR licence, and most employers also want a solid driving history, a construction White Card for site work, and in many cases a forklift ticket so you can self-load at customer sites. Pay structures vary: hourly rates with overtime are common for casual and full-time roles, while some employers offer annualised salaries with RDOs. Night shift, weekend work and DG endorsements typically attract loadings. Because turnover in metro driving is lower than in long-haul, advertised HR roles in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth tend to attract strong applicant fields — applying quickly and having tickets current gives candidates a real edge.

Pay and conditions

The advertised rate for this role is shown in the snapshot above. Across Australian transport and logistics, advertised pay moves with location, shift timing, experience and the tightness of the local labour market — afternoon and night shifts, weekend rosters and remote postings typically attract loadings or higher base rates, while permanent roles may trade a slightly lower hourly figure for leave entitlements, RDOs and job security. Casual roles usually carry a loading in lieu of leave. When comparing listings, look beyond the headline number: superannuation, overtime availability, allowances, and whether the rate is flat or penalty-inclusive all change what lands in your bank account. The figures in this post are a summary of the employer’s live advertisement — always confirm the full pay structure in the original ad or at interview before making decisions.

Who this suits

Roles like this one tend to suit people who are reliable, safety-conscious and comfortable with the physical, hands-on nature of transport and logistics work. Employers across the industry consistently favour candidates with current tickets, a clean record, and the communication skills to work in a team where timing matters. If you are early in your career, these roles are proven entry points — the industry has a strong culture of training people up and promoting from within. If you are experienced, your record and references do the talking. Either way, read the original advertisement carefully, match your application to what the employer actually asked for, and apply while the listing is live — good transport roles rarely stay open long.

How to apply

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This post summarises the employer’s live advertisement as listed on SEEK, combined with general information about this type of work in Australia. The occupational background below is general industry information — not claims about this specific employer. Details can change after publication, so always check the original ad before applying.