Napier Class 5 Swinglift Truck Driver - ref. f90055119
About the business
Weatherell Transport started off in 1994 based in Gisborne servicing the ever-growing needs of the local produce growers. From early days of just a handful of trucks Steve and Jane have grown the company to be a leading nationwide provider to the produce industry.
Now operating 6 depots nationwide and in excess of 90 owned trucks, as well as working with 10 direct contractors, clocking up 10 million kms per year. Steve and Jane continue to work daily in the business maintaining 100% New Zealand owned and operated inter-island service.
Weatherell Transport provides a daily return service between all major north island destinations and a 36-hour service into all major South Island destinations. Although the bulk of our movements started off being for the produce industry, we now have dedicated trucks for Chilled/Frozen goods, General freight and Container transport with various other specialized equipment to meet the customer’s needs.Weatherell Transport has a strong focus on safety for both its employees, and the general public.
We are looking for a casual class 5 driver based out of our branch in Napier.
The current times for position we are looking to fill are Monday to Saturday between the hours of 4am to 4pm. This role would require at times spending a portion of the week away from base (overnight allowance payable).
We are primarily looking for a swing-lift operator, experience driving and handling containers, and be willing to do refrigerated hard-sider work locally when needed. Experience would be preferred but training can be provided to right person.
You would need to be physically fit and with Forklift Licence to be able to help out with hard-sider word if needed.
If you think this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!- Do you have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn?
- Are you a good team player with initiative and the ability to perform quality work in a safe manner?
- Are you a bit of an all-rounder – Flexible to learn other roles?
- Do you take pride in your appearance and your work?
- Minimum 3 years Class 5 New Zealand driving experience would be preferred
- Proven experience in reversing units and handling various truck configurations
- Willing to move freight by hand/pallet jack as required?
- Are you hardworking, honest and reliable?
- Do you have a current forklift operator certificate and F endorsement?
- Pre-employment process will include:
- Work history & Reference check
- Licence Check (TORO)
- Ministry of Justice criminal conviction history check
- Drug and Alcohol screening
- ACC Pre-Employment check
- Must have an open work visa or NZ residency to apply
carl@wtrans.co.nz