Truck Driver (Class 4)

Class 4 Truck Driver- Waiheke Island

We have an exciting opportunity for a Class 4 Truck Driver to come and join our Tahi Road, Waiheke team on a permanent basis (minimum 35 hours per week). Due to early starts, this role requires a Waiheke resident. 

If you take pride in your presentation and team work, and you have a natural ability to provide a high level of customer service along with a strong work ethic then read on.

Key accountabilities include:

• Auckland Metro and Waiheke Island pickups and deliveries
• Reversing onto vessels
• Performing pre-start checks on the vehicle
• A small amount of general vehicle maintenance (oil checks and the like)
• Navigating narrow roads and confined areas
• Vehicle loading and unloading

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following skills, qualifications, experience and attributes:

• Minimum of 2 years Class 4
• Hiab and Class 5 driving experience (advantageous)
• Dangerous Goods and forklift endorsement is advantageous
• Good knowledge of Waiheke Island
• Physically fit
• Logistics and/or warehousing experience
• Sound understanding of log book regulations and requirements
• Clean record, good communication skills, presentable and a team player
• Ability to stay calm when under pressure

There is a minimum number of 35 hours per week however there is a requirement to work additional hours during peak times, including summer.

Start times can vary from 6am to 7am, Monday to Friday (and every 3rd Saturday) with finish times varying from 4pm to 5pm dependent on the freight run. 

Benefits

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to work for a company who cares about their people and communities
• Opportunity to work with likeminded, passionate individuals 
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health insurance
• Awesome travel benefits via our vessels to Waiheke and Great Barrier Island
• Birthday leave - A paid day off to celebrate your birthday!
• Health and Wellbeing programme

If this role sounds like the exciting opportunity you're looking for, Apply now! Please submit your CV and a cover letter.

SeaLink has a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the well-being of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test and a criminal record check. All applicants will be required to provide proof of their qualifications and eligibility to work in New Zealand.