Logistics & Warehousing
Warehouse & Supply Chain Staff, Deployed Fast
HBG keeps Australia’s warehouses, distribution centres, and supply chains moving. From pick packers to HC truck drivers, we deploy logistics workers same-day and scale your workforce for seasonal peaks without compromising on quality or compliance.
Why HBG
Built for Speed, Scaled for Volume
Logistics staffing is a game of speed and reliability. We’ve built our model around both — so your DC never runs short and your deliveries always go out on time.
Same-Day Deployment
Order received at 7am, workers on the floor by lunchtime. Our logistics candidate pool is pre-screened, inducted, and ready to deploy — no lead-time needed for standard warehouse roles.
Seasonal Surge Capacity
Black Friday, EOFY, Christmas, back-to-school — we know your peaks before you call. Our surge planning model lets you scale from 10 to 200+ warehouse staff within days, then scale back without the headache.
High-Volume Fulfilment
We partner with some of Australia's largest 3PLs and distribution centres. High-throughput environments demand workers who understand pick rates, accuracy targets, and WMS systems — that's who we supply.
Licence-Verified Operators
Every forklift operator is licence-verified before deployment — reach truck, counterbalance, order picker, and LPG. We also verify MR, HR, HC, and MC truck licences for transport and distribution roles.
Roles We Fill
Warehouse Floor to the Open Road
Labour hire and permanent placements across warehousing, distribution, and transport.
Warehouse & Distribution
Casual, contract, and temp-to-perm
Transport & Coordination
All licence classes verified
Who We Service
3PLs, DCs, E-Commerce & Transport
3PL & Distribution Centres
High-volume fulfilment centres processing thousands of orders daily. We staff entire shifts and scale for peak periods.
E-Commerce Fulfilment
Fast-paced pick-and-pack environments for online retail. Workers experienced with WMS, RF scanning, and accuracy targets.
Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled
Chiller and freezer warehouse staffing for food, pharmaceutical, and perishable goods distribution.
Transport & Fleet Operations
Licensed truck drivers for metro and regional deliveries, linehaul, and last-mile logistics across all vehicle classes.
A Day in the Life
What a Typical Warehouse Labour Hire Deployment Looks Like
A distribution centre operations manager calls HBG at 7:15am. Two forklift operators have called in sick and the morning receival is already queuing at the dock. Our logistics recruitment coordinator checks the pre-inducted candidate pool and confirms two reach truck operators — both with current forklift licences and previous experience at the same facility — within 20 minutes. The operators arrive on site by 9:00am, log into the warehouse management system, and begin unloading inbound pallets from the receival dock.
Meanwhile, the pick packers deployed by HBG on an ongoing casual arrangement are already working through the morning’s e-commerce orders. Using RF scanners, they pick individual items from racking locations, verify barcodes against the order manifest, and pack orders into despatch cartons. Their pick rates consistently meet the facility’s target of 120 units per hour because they have been inducted on the WMS and understand the warehouse layout from repeated shifts at the same site.
On the transport side, an HC truck driver deployed through HBG completes a pre-start vehicle inspection, loads a B-double with palletised freight, and departs for a 400-kilometre linehaul run to a regional distribution hub. The driver holds a current Heavy Combination licence, has completed fatigue management training under the Heavy Vehicle National Law, and carries a valid medical certificate. At the regional hub, the load is transferred to an MR driver for last-mile delivery to retail stores across the surrounding area.
Market Context
Why Logistics Recruitment Demands Speed and Reliability
Australia’s logistics and warehousing sector has undergone significant transformation driven by the growth of e-commerce, same-day delivery expectations, and increasingly complex supply chain networks. Distribution centres now operate around the clock, and the margin for error in staffing is razor-thin. A single unstaffed shift at a major 3PL can mean thousands of orders delayed, service-level agreement penalties, and downstream impacts on retail availability.
HBG has positioned itself as a specialist logistics recruitment partner precisely because this sector cannot tolerate the slow, reactive approach of generalist agencies. Our logistics staffing model is built around pre-screening, advance induction, and maintaining a bench of available candidates who can be deployed same-day for standard warehouse roles. For peak season events — Black Friday, Christmas, EOFY sales, and back-to-school — we work with clients weeks in advance to pre-build workforce plans that ensure full coverage from the first day of the surge.
The logistics sector also demands rigorous compliance. Forklift operators must hold current High Risk Work Licences specific to the equipment type they are operating. Truck drivers require the correct licence class — MR, HR, HC, or MC — and must comply with fatigue management regulations under the Heavy Vehicle National Law. Warehouse workers handling dangerous goods need specific training and certification. HBG verifies all of these credentials before deployment, so our clients can trust that every worker arriving on site is legally qualified and safety-compliant.
National Coverage
Logistics Labour Hire Across Every Major Distribution Corridor
HBG provides logistics and warehouse labour hire across Australia’s key distribution hubs. In New South Wales, we service distribution centres across Western Sydney’s Moorebank, Eastern Creek, and Erskine Park logistics precincts, as well as facilities in the Central Coast and Newcastle. In Queensland, our coverage includes the Trade Coast, Acacia Ridge, and the rapidly growing Yatala and Ormeau industrial corridor on the Gold Coast.
Victoria’s western suburbs — Truganina, Derrimut, Laverton North, and the Melbourne Airport precinct — represent one of Australia’s densest concentrations of logistics facilities, and HBG is deeply embedded in this market. We also service distribution operations in Western Australia across Kewdale, Welshpool, and Canning Vale, and in the ACT including Hume and Fyshwick industrial areas. With 1,200+ unique sites serviced nationally, we understand the specific operational requirements of each distribution corridor and maintain local candidate pools aligned to these locations.
Compliance & Safety
Licence Verification, Drug Testing, and Warehouse Safety
HBG holds active labour hire licences in NSW (SLJ: 02939), QLD (LHL-05861-F7S5Z), VIC (VICLHL07487), WA (EA3008), and ACT (ACTLHL00000654). All logistics workers deployed through our agency are covered by state-based workers’ compensation insurance, and we carry $20 million in public liability insurance. Certificates of currency are provided to all clients and updated annually.
Drug and alcohol testing is a standard component of our logistics recruitment process. We conduct pre-employment drug and alcohol screening for all warehouse and transport workers, and support our clients’ ongoing random testing programs. For transport roles, we verify licence classes, medical certificates, and fatigue management training in accordance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law. Forklift operators are licence-verified against the specific equipment class — counterbalance, reach truck, order picker, or LPG — before they are deployed to any facility. Warehouse safety inductions cover manual handling, traffic management plans, emergency evacuation procedures, and site-specific hazard identification.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Logistics Labour Hire
What types of forklift licences do your operators hold?
Our forklift operators hold High Risk Work Licences (HRWL) issued under the Work Health and Safety Regulation. The licence classes we cover include LF — forklift truck (covering counterbalance forklifts), LO — order picking forklift, and LR — reach truck. We also supply operators experienced with LPG-powered forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and turret trucks. Every operator’s licence is verified against the state regulator’s database before deployment, and we confirm that the licence covers the specific equipment type required at your facility.
Can HBG deploy warehouse workers on the same day?
Yes. Same-day deployment is a core capability for our logistics recruitment team. For standard warehouse roles — pick packers, warehouse hands, and receival and despatch workers — we can typically have workers on site within two to four hours of receiving the order. This is possible because we maintain a pool of pre-inducted candidates who have already completed general warehouse safety inductions, hold any required licences, and are flagged as available for immediate deployment. For forklift operators and specialised roles, same-day deployment is usually achievable provided the specific licence class is available in our active pool.
How does HBG handle peak season staffing for warehouses?
Peak season capacity planning is built into our logistics recruitment model. We work with 3PL and distribution centre clients to identify their peak periods — typically Black Friday, Christmas, EOFY, and back-to-school — and begin pre-screening and inducting candidates four to six weeks in advance. For large-scale peaks requiring 50 to 200-plus additional workers, we develop a phased ramp-up plan with staggered start dates and buddy systems that pair new workers with experienced staff. This approach ensures productivity targets are met from week one of the peak, rather than losing the first two weeks to training and orientation.
Does HBG conduct drug and alcohol testing for logistics workers?
Yes. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is standard for all warehouse and transport workers deployed through HBG. We use accredited testing providers and conduct urine drug screening as part of the onboarding process. For clients with ongoing random testing programs, we coordinate with their preferred testing provider and manage the scheduling and administration of random tests. For transport roles specifically, our testing protocols align with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s requirements and the relevant state road transport legislation.
What warehouse safety requirements do HBG workers meet?
All warehouse workers deployed by HBG complete a general warehouse safety induction covering manual handling techniques, traffic management awareness, emergency evacuation procedures, PPE requirements, and hazard identification. For specific facilities, workers complete site-specific inductions that address the unique risks of that operation — such as cold-chain protocols for temperature-controlled warehouses, dangerous goods handling for chemical distribution centres, or height safety for facilities with mezzanine levels. We maintain induction records for every worker and can provide compliance reports to clients on request.
What truck licence classes can HBG supply drivers for?
We supply licensed truck drivers across all Australian licence classes: MR (Medium Rigid) for single-axle trucks and small rigid vehicles, HR (Heavy Rigid) for larger rigid trucks including tippers and concrete agitators, HC (Heavy Combination) for prime movers with a single semi-trailer, and MC (Multi Combination) for B-doubles and road trains. All drivers have their licence class verified, and we confirm current medical certificates, fatigue management training, and any dangerous goods endorsements required for the specific transport task.
Peak Season Coming? Start Planning Now
Don’t wait until you’re short-staffed. Talk to HBG about your upcoming logistics workforce needs — whether it’s 5 pick packers or a 200-person seasonal ramp-up.
Licensed labour hire provider — NSW, QLD, VIC, WA & ACT.