Truck Driver - Class 2 - Hastings
Take the wheel and help keep rural NZ moving
Competitive remuneration + benefits
Play a key role in supporting NZ farmers and rural communities
Proudly Kiwi-owned - Aotearoa's largest farming co-operative
Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity
As one of our Truck Drivers, you'll be out on the road delivering products to our shareholders and customers, as well as supporting in-store with loading and unloading. The role also includes working within the warehouse and providing customer service as required, so you'll be comfortable moving between tasks and environments.
It's a hands-on role where no two days are the same, and you'll play a key part in keeping our rural communities moving.
Mōhou ake | About you
You’ll be a safe, capable and reliable driver who enjoys being out on the road, with a strong focus on safety and customer service.
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
A Full Class 2 licence
Current Forklift licence (F endorsement; OSH preferred)
Current Dangerous Goods (DG) Endorsement
A clean driving record
Recent experience operating Class 2 curtainsider vehicles
Proven experience loading, securing, transporting and unloading varied load profiles
Strong working knowledge of load restraint systems and load security practices
A solid understanding of NZ driver worktime rules, fatigue management, and logbook requirements (with recent practical use)
You’ll also bring:
Confidence operating in rural and remote environments, including variable weather and road conditions
The ability to work safely and independently once trained
A practical, hands-on approach to loading and unloading
Bonus if you have:
Recent experience transporting dangerous goods, including knowledge of segregation, documentation and emergency response requirements
In addition, you are:
Safety-focused and organised
Calm under pressure and able to juggle tasks
A confident communicator who enjoys working with customers and the team
Mō ngā painga | About the benefits
You'll be rewarded with:
Competitive pay and great staff discounts
Generous leave, including sick leave from Day 1 and your birthday off
Ongoing training and development
Shareholding opportunity with great partner perks through the Farmlands Card
Extra support for parents
Mō matou | About us
At Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa, we’re here to support NZ farmers and growers to thrive. With over 1,200 people across the country, we’re proud to be a Kiwi-owned co-operative built on our values: Be You, Minds Open, See It Through.
Te Tono | How to apply
Apply online with your CV and a short cover letter – we’d love to hear from you.
Applications close: 19 June however we will be progressing applications as received.
You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Pre-employment checks include references, Ministry of Justice check, right to work, driver’s licence check, and ACC history. Additional checks may apply for some roles.
- Team
- Retail
- Role
- Assistant Branch Manager, Retail Sales, Storeperson or Delivery Driver
- Locations
- Hastings
- Job Type
- Permanent - full-time
- Position Description
- https://JobDesc.azureedge.net/ttjds/
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