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Darren Hehir

Darren Hehir

Aveley,WA

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Desired Job Title

Business Owner/Operatorairside operatorTruck Driver

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureWork-life balanceFlexible work hours

Summary

Dynamic and safety-focused professional with extensive expertise as an airside machine and forklift operator at Qantas freight excelling in logistics management and team leadership. Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with coworkers, staff, and clients. Comfortable working independently as a manager and leader, and as a collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Owner/Operator

driver
perth, wa
02.2019 - Current
  • Ensured safe transportation of passengers across various city routes.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness and compliance with safety regulations.
  • Communicated effectively with passengers to improve travel experiences.
  • Navigated routes efficiently using GPS and local traffic knowledge.
  • Managed time effectively to reduce wait times and optimize travel routes.
  • Driving 24 12 and 8 seater buses on large group bookings.
  • Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly during rides.
  • Monitored fuel levels and scheduled regular vehicle maintenance.
  • Performed pre-trip inspections to guarantee safety standards.

airside operator

Qantas Freight International Terminal
Aveley, WA
01.2008 - 01.2019
  • Executed the loading and unloading of cargo from trucks and aircraft using 16-ton forklifts.
  • Conducted daily safety inspections on all vehicles to ensure OHS compliance.
  • Supervised a team of up to eight workers during peak holiday periods to maximize efficiency.
  • Operated forklifts for internal transport of cargo within QANTAS facilities.
  • Managed air freight logistics, verifying airway bills for accuracy before warehouse placement.
  • Trained staff as OHS representative, emphasizing hazard identification and safety practices.
  • Collaborated with team members for efficient loading and unloading of aircraft supplies.
  • Engaged in monthly discussions with management to propose workplace improvements.
  • Packaged, labeled, and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using a forklift.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.

Truck Driver

civil contruction
melbourne, vic
01.2000 - 01.2008
  • Operated water truck for dust control across multiple construction sites.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Delivered water for soil compaction at various job locations as required.
  • Coordinated water delivery schedules with site supervisors to optimise efficiency.
  • Maintained detailed records of water usage and delivery logs for accountability.
  • Followed all safety regulations during the transportation and operation of the truck.
  • Assisted in training new drivers on the operation of equipment and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Conducted minor repairs on the truck, including tire changes and oil filter replacements.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Melton Technical College
Melton, VIC

Skills

  • Highly safety-conscious
  • Receipt and dispatch of goods
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Safety regulation compliance
  • Warehouse operations
  • Airport security is aware
  • Handling dangerous goods
  • Forklifts weighing 15, 7, and 16 tonnes
  • Performance monitoring
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Team supervision
  • Works with initiative
  • Effective time manager
  • Active listening and communication skills
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Works well in a team
  • Customer service
  • Logistics management
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution
  • Airport Asic

Additional Employment History

Available upon request

References

Available upon request

Licenses And Professional Development

  • WA HR Class Licence
  • National Police Clearance
  • High Risk LF licence
  • Handling Dangerous Goods
  • ASIC card
  • OSH certified

Personal Information

Residency: Australian Citizen

Languages

English
Professional

Certification

  • Forklift operator
  • Hr truck driver

Timeline

Business Owner/Operator

driver
02.2019 - Current

airside operator

Qantas Freight International Terminal
01.2008 - 01.2019

Truck Driver

civil contruction
01.2000 - 01.2008

Some College (No Degree) -

Melton Technical College

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