Class 2 Driver

Foodstuffs North Island; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above industry pay rates

Career progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

Uniform supplied

Phone allowance

Staff discounts

Wellbeing apps and perks

Job summary

Foodstuffs North Island in Hamilton, NZ is seeking a reliable Class 2 Driver to join our Waikato team. The role emphasizes safe driving, loading and unloading, and delivering to customers with excellent service.

We require a clean Class 2 Full License with experience, strong English, good references, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. Own transport is preferred; roster may include overtime.

Qualifications

• Must have Class 2 Full License and experience driving Class 2 vehicles.
• Excellent verbal English and strong customer service.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is required.
• Able to lift 25 kg+ and be physically fit.
• Own transport to work and a team‑oriented attitude.
• Commitment to Health & Safety and company policies.
• Proof of good attendance and reliable references.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 2 vehicles and complete deliveries to required routes.
• Load and unload goods weighing 25 kg+ where needed.
• Maintain safe driving practices and follow health & safety policies.
• Provide excellent service to customers and colleagues.
• Be a proactive team member and support store operations as required.

Skills

Verbal English

Class 2 license

Experience with Class 2 vehicles

Strong references

Attendance history

Physical fitness

Team player

Own transport

Health & Safety awareness

Customer service

Job description

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Class 2 Driver

Exciting opportunity to join our fast-growing store and achieve your full potential in this important role. We offer a significant opportunity to advance in your career in Transport and Logistics

We are looking for Class 2 driver considering Transport and Logistics as a career. Come on and join our Waikato team.

The right candidate must:

• Have excellent verbal English
• Hold a clean Class 2 Full License and have experience driving Class 2 vehicles
• Have great references
• Have a history of great attendance and a can-do attitude.
• Be physically fit. The role involves a lot of heavy lifting 25kg+ (no pre-existing conditions that could be aggravated by this kind of heavy work)
• Be a team player who likes to pitch in and takes pride in being part of an awesome team.
• Have their own transport to work (public transport is not a viable option)
• Be committed to Health & Safety and respectful of our policies
• Have respect for our customers,a commitment to the team they work in and a willingness to contribute to the business that employsthem.

Exciting opportunity to join our fast-growing store and achieve your full potential in this important role. We offer a significant opportunity to advance in your career in Transport and Logistics

We are looking for Class 2 driver considering Transport and Logistics as a career. Come on and join our Waikato team.

The right candidate must:

• Have proven excellent customer service
• Have excellent verbal English
• Hold a clean Class 2 Full License and have experience driving Class 2 vehicles
• Have great references
• Have a history of great attendance and a can-do attitude.
• Be physically fit. The role involves a lot of heavy lifting 25kg+ (no pre-existing conditions that could be aggravated by this kind of heavy work)
• Be a team player who likes to pitch in and takes pride in being part of an awesome team.
• Have their own transport to work (public transport is not a viable option)
• Be committed to Health & Safety and respectful of our policies
• Have respect for our customers,a commitment to the team they work in and a willingness to contribute to the business that employsthem.

Skills which can benefit:

• Great customer service
• A Forklift license (OSH certificate)
• Computer literacy
• Willingness for continuous improvement.

What’s in it for you

If you are looking for an opportunity to improve your standard of living through personal drive, developing new skills and taking on more responsibility, we are your team.

• Above Industry pay rates
• Prove yourself in an organisation known for its people development, with great training and career progression opportunities
• An amazing team of leaders to learn from, who are also open to your help along the way
• Being part of a fun and inclusive team - we love what we do, and we love to do it as a team!
• Great central location with free on-site parking and team events
• Uniform including footwear supplied
• Phone allowance
• Great staff discounts
• Apps exclusively available to "foodies" including wellbeing services, perks and discounts at businesses all around NZ!

Days and Hours of work are

Monday to Friday 4.45am - 1.45pm. You will be on a rotating roster to do a Saturday around every 3 weeks.

Due to the nature of the position, there may be a requirement for some overtime

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Applicants will be fielded as applications come through and interviews will start before the end date.Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Who are Foodstuffs North Island?

We're Foodies and we're an unbeatable team of over 22,000 New Zealanders, who are making sure New Zealanders get more out of life. We believe that everyone who calls New Zealand home, or comes to visit us, deserves to enjoy more of what matters most to them.

For nearly 100 years we have built up a network of almost 350 (And still growing) PAK'nSAVE, New World, Four Square and Gilmours stores, conveniently located where our customers need us to be, from the top to the very bottom of the North Island.

Local grocers own and operate every one of our stores and are committed to delivering what’s right for our customers and communities. When we say local, we mean it, they live in the community, stock the products their customers want and support the local community groups.

Our people make our business what it is. We are focused on making sure every single one of our team has what they need to unleash their own potential. Part of this is also making sure members of the Foodies team have purposeful careers and bright futures, that's why most of our owner operators come from within the cooperative.