Class 2/4 Hiab Driver & Yard Team - Havelock North

PlaceMakers Christchurch; Havelock North; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Staff-buying privileges

Development opportunities

Employment Education Fund

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Inclusive team

Job summary

PlaceMakers Christchurch in Hawke's Bay is seeking a permanent full-time delivery driver to join our Hastings branch. You will deliver orders to customers using modern handheld tech, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and exceptional service.

Based in Havelock North, this role offers 42.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri and rostered Saturdays) and room to grow within the Fletcher Building Group. A full, clean NZ Class 2 or 4 licence and HIAB crane experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a full, clean NZ Class 2 or 4 driver’s licence.
• HIAB crane operation experience is essential.
• Excellent people skills and customer service mindset.
• Physically fit for manual handling and lifting.
• Strong health & safety awareness and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver orders to customers across the region.
• Support Hastings branch with deliveries around Hawke’s Bay.
• Full-time driving with crane access as required.
• Safely deliver orders while maintaining exceptional service.
• Assist in-store during busy periods when needed.

Skills

Driver’s license (NZ Class 2/4)

HIAB crane

Customer service

Physical fitness

Health & safety

Job description

General Information

Job Type
Permanent

Category
Logistics/Transport

Business
PlaceMakers

Location
Hawke's Bay

Job Reference
44178

Posted Date
07-Sep-2026

Closing Date
05-Oct-2026

About the role

Delivering orders to our customers in a timely, professional, and safe manner. We use a range of hassle-free, modern-day apps and hand-held technology, limiting the need for drivers to complete lengthy paperwork, saving you time, and making your life easier.

A fast-paced and physical role, you will be part of our Hastings Branch Team, safely delivering orders to our customers whilst ensuring that we always provide exceptional service. You will also be supporting our team in the store during busy periods.

Daily Responsibilities

• Collecting customer orders and completing deliveries to our customers across the region
• Supporting our local branch with deliveries throughout the Hawkes Bay area
• Full-Time driving responsibilities, with a manual handling aspect inclusive of crane access
• Safely delivering orders to our customers whilst ensuring that we always provide exceptional service
• Supporting the team to ensure our customers are receiving an exceptional service
• Assisting in store when required serving customers

This is a permanent full-time role, offering 42.5 hours a week, Monday-Friday + Rostered Saturdays based in our Havelock North branch.

Skills And Experience

• Hold a full, clean Class 2 or 4 NZ Drivers Licence
• HIAB Crane operation experience is essential
• Have an excellent manner with people, especially customers
• Be physically fit as manual handling and heavy lifting are a requirement
• Be reliable and have a good attitude towards health & safety

Our Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate & Staff-buying privileges
• Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
• Employment Education Fund
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Joining a inclusive and diverse team and company

Join Us

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. If this role interests you but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test and a Criminal background check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ indefinitely.

We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.