Fuel Tanker Drivers (4 on / 2 off roster)
For over 77 years, Waitomo Group has been fueling Kiwis across the country. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, we keep wheels turning with a network of more than 100 Fuel Stops and Diesel Stops, as well as bulk fuel supply and storage for commercial customers.
A market disruptor with ambitious national growth plans, we enjoy shaking things up in the fuel market. Our people are one of the three values that drive our success – people, performance, and price – and we live by these values every day.
We’re looking for motivated and safety-conscious Class 5 Drivers with DG endorsement to join our Mount Maunganui and Hamilton teams, operating a truck and trailer unit delivering fuel to our valued customers. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you’ll help maintain a regular and reliable service to our commercial, farm, and retail customers.Working a 4 on / 2 off day-shift roster, you’ll join a team of like-minded drivers across the North Island.
What you’ll be doing:- Safely operate a modern truck and trailer fuel unit
- Load, transport, and deliver bulk fuel to commercial, farm, and retail customers
- Work a steady 4 days on / 2 days off roster – giving you regular downtime
- Follow all safety, compliance, and environmental standards
- Carry out pre-trip checks and actively manage fatigue in line with regulations
- Provide excellent customer service on every delivery
- Work closely with dispatch and the depot team to keep things running smoothly
- Full NZ Class 5 licence with a minimum of 3 years’ experience and a current Dangerous Goods endorsement
- Solid driving experience (fuel industry or bulk liquid experience an advantage, but not essential – full training provided)
- A strong safety mindset – from pre-trip checks, to fatigue management, and drug & alcohol compliance
- Great communication skills and customer service – you take pride in presentation and representing Waitomo on the road
- Reliability and flexibility to work rostered shifts
- The legal right to work in New Zealand
This is a rare opportunity to be part of the Waitomo story that’s building fast. We’re a progressive bunch disrupting the fuel market, while holding onto our family-friendly values. Our modern fleet and ongoing investment in training, safety gear, and development mean you’ll always be well-supported, even while we keep our business lean and efficient.
We look after you, like we look after our own whanau, by providing:- Competitive hourly rate + extra days on demand
- Fixed 4 on / 2 off roster – work/life balance built in
- Modern, well-maintained fleet
- Full training and ongoing support, including induction on Waitomo systems and vehicles
- All PPE and uniform provided
- A permanent role in a growing NZ-owned business
- Staff benefits including fuel discounts and wellbeing support
- A supportive team culture where you’re more than just a number