Class 4 Driver - Partswasher

WM; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, permanent role

Full training on equipment

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Meaningful environmental impact

Job summary

WM New Zealand is hiring a Class 4 Driver - Partswasher in Christchurch (Bromley) to service partswashing equipment, collect waste, and ensure safe, compliant operations on customer sites. The role is hands‑on and involves independent work with a strong customer service element.

You will manage a dedicated run, build relationships, and deliver high standards while adhering to health and safety guidelines. Training provided and team support emphasized.

Qualifications

• Full NZ Class 4 licence with a clean driving record.
• D endorsement or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience in transport, waste, or related hands‑on roles.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors and indoors.
• Strong health and safety focus and independent working style.
• Customer‑facing skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialised service vehicles and equipment.
• Service and maintain partswashing units at customer sites.
• Collect and transport liquid and hazardous waste per regs.
• Complete waste tracking, compliance docs, and service records.
• Perform daily vehicle, equipment, and safety checks.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Build positive customer relationships and represent WM.
• Collaborate with a safety‑mocused team.

Skills

Full NZ Class 4 licence

D endorsement

Safety focus

Independence

Customer service

Reliable

Flexible for travel

Physically fit

Job description

Looking for more than just another driving job?

Let’s take care of work that matters - people, place and purpose. From roads to recycling to reporting, everyone at WM New Zealand (WM) helps take care of our people, protect our whenua and support our communities.

We’re more than waste management – we’re problem solvers, innovators, and hands‑on doers. Every one of us, whether behind the wheel, on the tools, or shaping strategy behind the scenes, is helping build a better Aotearoa.
We all pull together on this waka and if you want work that matters, with people who’ve got your back, you’re in the right place.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Class 4 Driver - Partswasher to join our team in Christchurch (Bromley). 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.

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.
• Flexibility to undertakeout‑town travel as part of the role.
• 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.