Class 2 Driver

Carters; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great hourly rate

40 hours per week

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Superannuation Savings Scheme

Life and Disability Insurance

KiwiSaver

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team

Staff discounts across Carters stores

Job summary

CARTERS in Lower Hutt, Wellington is seeking a Class 2 Driver with forklift experience. The role involves delivering frame and trusses, plus time in the factory as a manufacturing operator. Training to become a Hiab driver is available. You’ll need a full NZ Class 2 licence and good customer service skills.

We offer a great hourly rate, 40 hours per week, and a benefits package including health, superannuation, life and disability insurance, and KiwiSaver. A supportive team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Full NZ drivers licence with minimum Class 2.
• Forklift licence with F endorsement desirable.
• Building industry experience preferred.
• Team player with the right attitude.
• A real people person with ability to build rapport with customers.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proven awareness of health and safety legislation.
• Physically fit for occasional heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Class 2 truck and train to be a back-up Hiab Driver.
• Load and unload building materials using a forklift or manual handling.
• Deliver to construction sites safely and on time per health and safety regulations.
• Work in the factory as a manufacturing operator.
• Pick and assemble customer orders.
• Provide exceptional customer service on construction sites.

Skills

NZ Driver licence Class 2

Forklift licence F endorsed

Building industry experience

Team player

People skills

Basic computer skills

Health and safety awareness

Physical fitness

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

At CARTERS,we'vebeen helping build New Zealand - and Kiwi trade careers - for over 150 years. We make it a priority to ensureyou'relooked after in a professional, inclusive, and supportive working environment where you can be proud of the workyou'veachieved.

About the role

CARTERSManufacturing in Lower Hutt, Wellington has an opportunity for a Class 2 Driver to join their busy team. This versatile role involves operating a Class 2 to deliver Frame & Trusses to construction sites and working in the factory as a manufacturing operator when not under-taking deliveries. The ideal candidate will have a Class 4/5 to train up to be a relief Hiab Driver. This is a great opportunity to gain your HIAB license and develop your driving capability and experience.

You will need strong communication skills and pride themselves on exceptional service and delivery to our customers in a timely, professional, and safe manner. With your high energy and can-do attitude, youcan expect to:

• Drive a Class 2 truck - be trained as a back-up Hiab Driver
• Load and unload building materials either with a forklift or manual handling
• Carryout customer deliveries efficiently and on time and in accordance with health and safety regulations
• Working in the factory as a manufacturing operator
• Pick and assemble customer orders
• Provide exceptional customer service to all customers on construction sites

About you

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to outstanding customer service and support and have the following skills and qualities:

• Full NZ Drivers licence with minimum Class 2 required
• Forklift licence with F endorsement desirable
• Building industry experience preferred
• A team player with the right attitude.
• A real people person with a natural talent for building trust and rapport with our customers
• Basic computer skills
• Proven awareness of health and safety legislation in this industry.
• Physically fit for the occasional heavy lifting and manual handling

What we offer

In return,we'llmake sureyou'relooked after in a professional, positive,inclusiveand supportive working environment that you can be proud of. We offer:

• Great hourly rate and guaranteed 40 hours a week
• 7.5% benefits packagedesigned to support your health and financial security. This includes fully covered Southern Cross Health Insurance, participation in our Superannuation Savings Scheme, Life and Disability Insurance coverage, and contributions to KiwiSaver.
• Training, development, coaching and promotional opportunities
• Supportive, respectful, fun, collaborative, diverse team
• Buying privileges across all Carters stores

Please be advised that this position is exclusively open to candidates possessing valid working entitlements in New Zealand (citizens, permanent residents, or those holding valid work visas).