Class 4 truck driver - chilled & frozen
We are small company contracting to Foodstuffs North Island, and seek a Class 4 truck driver to deliver chilled & frozen products to Auckland metro and short line haul.
The position is for Monday to Friday and half day Saturday.
We have early starts (between 2:30-4am) and variable finish times. Typically working 10-12 hours per day. However, some days are longer than others and if you have children to collect from school, this isn't the position for you as we cannot guarentee you would be finished in time.
There may be the opportunity for Class 5 work for the right applicant.
The work is based from Manukau.
Pay rate is $30-$35 per hour depending on experience, skills.
You must have had Class 4 licence for at least 12 months (one year).
What else is helpful but not essential:- prior experience in refridgerated transport
- OSH forklift certificate
- basic tech experience/understanding (for devices)
- ability to maintain cleanliness of truck inside/out
- tail lift experience
ALL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED so don't worry if you've none of the above!
MUST HAVE/DO:- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, MOJ check & the NZTA Medical Certificate of Fitness to Drive.
- Clean drivers licence - this is checked via TORO.
- Be fit, able and reliable (and have reliable transport to get to work)
- Be self sufficient and able to work as a team.
- Positive & professional outlook with a willingness to learn.
- Be prepared to work within safety guidelines as set out by us - the employer, and Foodstuffs.
- Have excellent communication and good written skills.
- Applicants must not be a smoker/vaper.
- High level of personal presentation & hygiene.
- Competitive hourly rate depending on experience - starting rate applicable
- Flexibitlity to work 5 days some weeks
- Weekly pay
- PPE & uniform
- One truck, one driver policy (generally)
- Driving our late model Fuso (auto)
- Staff parking
- Driving KPI incentives
- Get the benefits of working in a small team but do the work for one the of the largest supermarket chains in New Zealand! The work never stops!!
Applicants for this position must hold NZ citizenship/residency or the legal right to work in New Zealand.