Fuel Tanker Driver Trainer - Christchurch Based
RD Petroleum (RDP) is a progressive company in the fuel industry with a reputation for professionalism, service excellence and commitment to customers. We distribute fuel and oil products throughout the South Island, providing fast, reliable fuel delivery & support to rural, farm/ agricultural, aviation, commercial, and retail customers.
The Role:We are recruiting for a Driver Trainer to join our Christchurch based team. You will provide induction and compliance training for our new and existing drivers. You will also provide cover for driver absences during peak work times.
As a Driver Trainer you will be covering areas across the South Island including Canterbury, West Coast and Tasman, visiting a variety of customers based at farms, commercial buildings, mines, airports and ports. You will be responsible for completing training records, providing reports and keeping up to date with industry and health & safety related legislation.
You will work closely with the Transport Management team to assist with audits and investigations. You will assist in the facilitation of external and internal training programmes. Ideally you will also assist with the development of new training materials.
Full-time ordinary days of work are Monday to Friday. Occasionally you may be required to provide training or assessment for our drivers on night shift. Plenty of warning will be provided.
Although we indicate that this role is full-time, we are open to people seeking full-time or part-time hours: Full-time Driver Trainer + Cover Driver
OR Part-time Driver Trainer
The Successful Applicant will:- Approach your work in a professional manner.
- Have health, safety and compliance at the heart of what you do.
- Have proven training experience.
- Be able to self-manage and use initiative.
- Have a strong appreciation of health, safety, and environmental standards with a commitment to ‘no accidents, no harm to people, and no damage to the environment’.
- Be physically fit to undertake the responsibilities of fuel delivery such as fuel loading and delivery including multiple entries and exits from the vehicle cab. If you are successful in obtaining this role, you will be required to undertake a full pre-employment medical examination including a hearing test and pre-employment drug test. It’s expected that all members of the driving team will undertake regular medical exams throughout their employment at RDP.
- Have a minimum of five years Class 5 driving experience on NZ roads, ideally within the fuel industry. While a DG license and experience in the fuel industry would be advantageous, it is not essential, as training will be offered.
- Legally able to work in New Zealand (NZ Residency or NZ Work Visa).
- Satisfactory completion of relevant probity checks before commencing this role.
Working at RDP:
In return you will be employed into a great team that prides itself on our values and work ethic. We maintain a modern fleet of vehicles and a supportive team environment.
Some examples of the benefits we offer to our team include an RDP Staff Fuelcard with discounted fuel, Medical Insurance Cover, and a BP Wild Bean Cafe discount card.
Only interviewed applicants will be contacted.