Class Driver Crane Truck

Sims Limited; Nelson; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

On-the-job training with tickets

Parental Leave: 12 weeks

Southern Cross health insurance

KiwiSaver matching 3.5%

Job summary

Sims Limited is recruiting for a Class 5 Driver - CraneTruck in Nelson, NZ. You will deliver safe, timely collection services using a truck-mounted crane, maintaining high safety and customer service standards. Full training provided if you lack crane experience.

Join a global recycling leader offering on-the-job training, progression opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Overtime may apply, with competitive remuneration and benefits.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Class 5 Driver Licence and safe driving record.
• Ability to operate a truck-mounted crane/Hiab or similar.
• Commitment to safety, environment, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient collection services across designated routes.
• Safely operate vehicles and crane equipment per procedures.
• Report safety, environmental, or customer concerns to management.
• Follow schedules, site rules, and quality procedures.
• Assist with loading/unloading and support operational improvements.
• Maintain professional, customer-focused interactions with clients.

Skills

Class 5 Licence

Crane operation

Safety focus

Customer service

Tools

Hiab crane

Forklift licence

Job description

Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularity and decarbonisation by supplying recycled materials and repurposed products that help preserve our planet.

At Sims, we believe in developing our people. With a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range of programmes that support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, we operate over 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly traded organisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.

Class 5 Driver - CraneTruck

Reporting to the Transport Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, reliable, and professional collection services across our customer network. Working with truck-mounted crane equipment, you will be responsible for collecting scrap metal bins and containers while maintaining a strong focus on safety, customer service, punctuality, and teamwork.

No previous crane experience? No problem. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient and timely collection services to customers across your designated routes.
• Safely operate collection vehicles and associated equipment in accordance with company procedures and industry regulations.
• Communicate any safety, environmental, operational, or customer-related concerns to management.
• Follow daily schedules, site safety requirements, environmental standards, and quality procedures.
• Assist with loading and unloading activities using additional plant and equipment where appropriately licensed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support operational excellence across the business.
• Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach when interacting with clients and stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• A current NZ Class 5 Driver Lice
• Ability to operate a truck-mounted crane, self-loader crane with grapple, Hiab or similar
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibilities.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team environment.
• Flexibility to support both transport and operational requirements as needed.
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn new skills and undertake further training.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience operating a Truck Mounted Crane (Hiab).
• Forklift licence and/or WTR endorsements highly regarded.
• Previous experience within the recycling, waste, transport, logistics, or heavy vehicle industries

Desirable:

• Truck Mounted Crane/ Hiab ticket.
• Class 5 Licence
• Forklift and/or WTR tickets highly regarded

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive remuneration package (including overtime if eligible).
• On-the-job training, with certified tickets and opportunities for progression
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks paid parental leave at base pay for the nominated Primary Carer; or 6 weeks paid parental leave at base pay for the nominated Non-Primary Carer/ Partner.
• Southern Cross: Access exclusive health insurance discounts for you and your loved ones.
• We help you to save for your retirement by matching employee KiwiSaver contributions of 3.5%.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Pillars of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.