Truck driver
Trade · Drury, Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $34/hr
Are you a safe, dependable truck driver? An established distribution team in New Zealand is looking for reliable Class 2 and Class 5 drivers who can look after vehicles, freight and customer deliveries in a safe and professional way.
You will need the right licence, practical driving ability and a good attitude. Depending on your licence and suitability, you could do local delivery around the Auckland region or line-haul work, driving heavy combination vehicles between company sites, customers and distribution centres. The job also involves hands-on transport work like loading and unloading freight and getting vehicles ready. Drivers from the Philippines and elsewhere who meet the New Zealand requirements are welcome to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive Class 2 or Class 5 heavy vehicles with safety and care
- Do scheduled local deliveries around Auckland
- Handle heavy truck-and-trailer combinations on line-haul runs when required, moving products between operational sites, customers and distribution centres
- Complete deliveries and pick-ups on schedule
- Load, unload and secure freight safely, and help get trucks and freight ready for each day's work
- Do routine safety and vehicle checks
- Report any vehicle, freight or operational problems straight away
- Fill in the required delivery and transport paperwork
- Follow all company health, safety and operating procedures
- Communicate professionally with customers and co-workers, representing the business well on the road
- Work on your own while being part of the wider transport team
- Help out with other practical transport tasks when needed
- Adjust to changing workloads, routes and shifts
Requirements & Eligibility
- Current clean New Zealand Class 2 or Class 5 driver's licence
- Able to safely operate the relevant heavy vehicle, with a demonstrated ability to drive heavy vehicles safely
- Class 5 candidates must be capable of operating heavy combination vehicles
- Class 2 candidates must be capable of completing local delivery work
- Previous heavy vehicle experience is preferred but not essential for candidates who can show the required capability
- Forklift licence is an advantage but not mandatory
- Strong commitment to safe driving and workplace safety
- Reliable attendance and a dependable work ethic
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Willing to do physical transport-related duties
- Flexible to work varying shifts, including night work, and available Monday to Saturday according to the roster
- Able to successfully complete pre-employment drug screening
- Able to satisfy applicable New Zealand employment and visa requirements
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