Truck driver

Trade · Drury, Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $34/hr

Licensed Class 2 and Class 5 truck drivers are needed for an established distribution team in New Zealand. The business depends on trustworthy drivers who keep vehicles, freight and customer drops safe and handle every job professionally.

Where you fit depends on your licence and suitability. Local drivers cover the Auckland region, while line-haul drivers take heavy combination vehicles between company sites, customers and distribution centres. There is more to it than driving: freight loading and unloading, getting vehicles ready and backing up the wider transport operation. Pre-employment drug screening is part of the requirements, so only apply if you can pass it.

Key Responsibilities

Obey every company rule on health, safety and operations
Drive Class 2 or Class 5 heavy vehicles responsibly and check your vehicle and its safety equipment as a routine
Run the scheduled local delivery work around Auckland
Take truck-and-trailer combinations on line-haul trips when needed, shifting products between operational sites, customers and distribution centres
Hit the schedule for every delivery and collection
Put freight on and take it off the truck safely, making sure it is properly secured
Get trucks and freight set up for each day of operations
Speak up quickly about any vehicle, freight or operational problem and fill in the delivery and transport paperwork that is required
Deal professionally with customers and colleagues, and be a good face for the business out on the road
Work on your own initiative while playing your part in the transport team
Pitch in with other hands-on transport tasks when asked
Handle shifting workloads, new routes and changing shift patterns

Requirements & Eligibility

Ability to successfully complete pre-employment drug screening
Current clean New Zealand Class 2 or Class 5 driver's licence
Can operate the relevant heavy vehicle safely
Class 5 candidates must be capable of operating heavy combination vehicles; Class 2 candidates must be capable of completing local delivery work
Proven, safe heavy vehicle driving
Previous heavy vehicle experience is preferred but not essential if you can demonstrate the required capability
A Forklift licence is an advantage but not mandatory
Firm commitment to safe driving and to safety at work
Turns up reliably and has a dependable work ethic
Positive outlook and willing to learn
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Comfortable working alone or within a team
Prepared to do physical transport-related work
Flexibility for varying shifts, including night work, and availability Monday to Saturday according to the roster
Must satisfy applicable New Zealand employment and visa requirements

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