Class 2 Driver

Tradestaff New Zealand; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

ASAP start

Full-time role

Support from Tradestaff Wellington

Job summary

Tradestaff Wellington is seeking a hardworking Class 2 Driver / Labourer to join our busy Lower Hutt operation. The role involves tyre collection, processing, and general labouring with a Monday–Friday schedule, typically 7:00am–5:00pm.

You will drive a manual Class 2 vehicle, collect tyres from sites, load/unload, assist with sorting, and perform vehicle checks. A Full NZ Class 2 licence, fitness for heavy lifting, and MOJ checks are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full NZ Class 2 Driver Licence.
• Confident driving manual vehicles.
• Physically fit with ability to perform repetitive heavy lifting.
• Willing to pass pre-employment drug test and MOJ checks.

Responsibilities

• Drive a manual Class 2 vehicle around the Wellington region.
• Collect and load used tyres from customer sites.
• Unload tyres back at the yard.
• Assist with tyre sorting and processing.
• Regular heavy lifting and manual handling.
• General yard and labouring duties.
• Complete vehicle checks and follow safe driving procedures.
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment.

Skills

Class 2 Driver Licence

Manual driving

Physical fitness

Reliability

Teamwork

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Tradestaff Wellington is looking for a hardworking Class 2 Driver / Labourer to join our client's busy operation in Lower Hutt.

This is a hands-on role involving tyre collection and processing, so we're looking for someone who isn't afraid of hard physical work. You'll spend time out on the road collecting tyres as well as assisting with processing and general labouring duties back at the yard.

This is a full-time Monday to Friday position, with hours generally falling between 7:00am and 5:00pm.

What You'll Be Doing

• Driving a manual Class 2 vehicle around the Wellington region
• Collecting and loading used tyres from customer sites
• Unloading vehicles back at the yard
• Assisting with tyre sorting and processing
• Regular heavy lifting and manual handling
• General yard and labouring duties
• Completing vehicle checks and following safe driving procedures
• Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment

What We're Looking For

• Full NZ Class 2 Driver Licence
• Confident driving manual vehicles
• Physically fit and comfortable with repetitive heavy lifting
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Happy to get out of the truck and work alongside the team
• Good Health & Safety awareness
• Able to work full-time Monday to Friday
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Able to complete relevant Ministry of Justice checks

What's On Offer

• ASAP start
• Full-time Monday to Friday hours
• Usually working between 7:00am–5:00pm
• Weekly pay
• Consistent work with an established Lower Hutt operation
• A physical role that keeps you active rather than sitting behind the wheel all day
• Support from the Tradestaff Wellington team

Why Work With Tradestaff?

We're a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience connecting hardworking people with great employers across New Zealand. We're proud members of the RCSA of Australia and New Zealand and are committed to supporting our workers throughout their assignments.

If you're a Class 2 driver who isn't afraid of hard work and you're ready to get stuck in, we want to hear from you.