Class 4/5 Driver

Vulcan; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metals distributor in Canterbury is seeking a dedicated delivery driver. You will deliver steel and aluminium products while ensuring high customer service standards. The role requires a Full Class 4/5 licence, forklift experience, and physical fitness. Join our supportive team that values safety and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Full training on all equipment

Supportive team environment

Access to employee wellness programme

Qualifications

• Full Class 4/5 licence with a clean driving record is essential.
• Forklift licence with practical experience is required.
• Previous experience delivering steel or similar products preferred.
• Physically fit and comfortable with regular lifting.
• Reliable, proactive, and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Deliver steel and aluminium products across the region.
• Safely operate a Class 4 flat deck truck and Class 5 tractor.
• Support warehouse operations: picking, packing, and loading.

Skills

Driving skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Full Class 4/5 licence

Forklift licence

Job description

About the company

Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia’s highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 66 sites and ~1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business – and this always starts with people.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for delivering steel, stainless steel, coil, and aluminium products across the region while ensuring excellent customer service. This role also includes general warehouse support.

• Safely operate a Class 4 flat deck truck, and a Class 5 tractor and trailer unit


• Deliver customer orders on time and to a high standard


• Provide friendly, professional service to our customers


• Support warehouse operations: picking, packing, loading, and dispatching orders


• Accurately complete delivery paperwork and basic computer entries


• Hours of work: Monday to Friday starting at 6am.

• Full Class 4/5 licence with a clean driving record (essential)


• Forklift licence with practical experience


• Previous experience delivering steel or similar products (preferred)


• Physically fit and comfortable with regular lifting


• Basic–intermediate computer skills


• Reliable, proactive, and a strong team player with a great work ethic

• Full training on all equipment


• Supportive team environment where your work is recognised


• A company that puts safety and people first


• Access to our employee wellness programme

Sound like you? Apply now and build a future with Vulcan.

We are committed to health and safety in our organisation. Due to the nature of this role & our business, a pre-employment medical and drug screen is part of the recruitment process for the successful person.

Please note that you must be currently residing in New Zealand or have a valid work visa to be considered for this position.