Class 4 Driver - Partswasher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Comprehensive training

Career development

Team culture focused on safety

Environmentally meaningful work

Job summary

WM New Zealand in Christchurch is seeking a Class 4 Driver - Partswasher to service customer sites, collect waste materials, and keep sites safe and compliant.

This hands-on driving role lets you build strong customer relationships, manage your own run, and deliver a high standard of service daily. Full training provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NZ Class 4 licence with a clean driving record.
• D endorsement, or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience in transport, waste, or similar hands-on roles is valued.
• Physically fit for outdoor work and manual tasks.
• Strong focus on health and safety in all duties.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily routes.
• Good people skills and a customer-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialised service vehicles and equipment.
• Service partswashing units at customer sites and collect waste.
• Transport liquid and hazardous wastes in compliance with regulations.
• Complete waste tracking, documentation and service records.
• Perform daily vehicle, equipment and safety checks.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Build positive customer relationships and represent WM professionally.
• Collaborate with a safety-focused team.

Skills

NZ Class 4 licence

D endorsement

Safety focus

Independence

Customer service

Hand-on

Job description

Looking for more than just another driving job?

At WM New Zealand, we're transforming the way waste is managed by recovering valuable resources, reducing environmental impact, and helping businesses achieve their sustainability goals.

We're looking for a Class 4 Driver - Partswasher to join our team in Christchurch (Bromley) or Dunedin. In this hands-on role, you'll build strong customer relationships, deliver essential servicing solutions, and play a key part in supporting safer, more sustainable workplaces.

If you're safety-focused, reliable, enjoy working independently, and want to join a business that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

What is a Partswasher?

A partswasher is a specialised cleaning system used to remove oil, grease, and contaminants from mechanical components and equipment. WM provides customers with a complete managed solution, including equipment servicing, waste collection, and solvent recovery, helping businesses operate safely while meeting environmental compliance requirements.

Job Description

What you'll be doing

As our Class 4 Driver - Partswasher, you'll provide a vital service to customers by servicing partswashing equipment, collecting waste materials, and ensuring sites remain safe, compliant, and operational.

This is much more than a driving role. You'll be out on the road managing your own run, building great customer relationships, and delivering a high standard of service every day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating specialised service vehicles and equipment
• Servicing and maintaining partswashing units at customer sites
• Collecting and transporting liquid and hazardous waste in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Completing waste tracking, compliance documentation, and service records
• Conducting daily vehicle, equipment, and safety checks
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Building positive relationships with customers and representing WM professionally
• Working collaboratively with a high-performing, safety-focused team

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. You'll be someone who takes responsibility for your own wellbeing and that of those around you, ensuring everyone gets home safely at the end of every day.

Qualifications

What we're looking for

We're after someone who's reliable, safety-focused, and doesn't mind getting their hands dirty. If you've got the right attitude and a willingness to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

• Full NZ Class 4 licence with a good driving record
• D endorsement, or keen to get one
• Experience in transport, waste, industrial services, or a similar hands-on role
• Physically fit and comfortable working both indoors and outdoors
• A strong focus on health and safety
• Able to work independently and manage your day effectively
• Good people skills and a customer-first attitude
• Reliable, practical, and happy to pitch in where needed

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience operating vacuum trucks, pumps, or similar equipment
• Confidence driving manual or Road Ranger gearboxes
• Experience working with hazardous or liquid waste
• Knowledge of the waste, recycling, or environmental services industry

Most importantly, you're someone who turns up, works safely, takes pride in what you do, and enjoys being part of a great team.

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

• Full-time, permanent role with a market leader
• Full training on our specialised equipment and services
• Opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career
• Great team culture where safety comes first
• Work that makes a real difference for customers and the environment

This role could be for you if you're:

• Ready to step into a more specialised driving role
• Looking for more than just point A to B driving
• Over long-haul work and unpredictable schedules
• Safety-focused, reliable, and take pride in doing a good job
• Keen to be part of a team that supports each other and has your back

WM New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer and a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.