Delivery Team Leader - Wellington

Placemakers; Wellington; Presencial; NZD 34.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive hourly rate

Staff buying privileges

Development opportunities

Education fund

Health & wellbeing programs

Inclusive and diverse team

Descripción de la vacante

Placemakers in Wellington, NZ is seeking an experienced Lead Driver to lead a regional delivery team. You will balance on-road leadership with driving performance, safety standards, and customer excellence to keep deliveries on track.

You will mentor drivers, conduct audits, and collaborate with planners to raise service quality while maintaining fleet standards. The role is full-time, based in the Wellington region.

Formación

• Proven leadership or team-leading capability.
• Experience driving Class 4 and 5 trucks.
• Experience in the construction/transport industries.
• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate others.
• High level of professionalism and customer service focus.
• Reliable with a health & safety priority.
• HIAB crane experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, mentor, and support drivers to achieve KPI results.
• Conduct driver audits, H&S observations, and leader walks.
• Collaborate with Delivery Services Planner & RTM to lift service quality.
• Prepare reports, PODs, incident reports, and fleet standards.
• Ensure customers receive exceptional service.

Conocimientos

Proven leadership

Trucks Class 4/5

Construction/transport experience

Communication and motivation

Customer service orientation

Health & safety focus

HIAB crane experience is a plus

Descripción del empleo

Description

We’re looking for an experienced driver who’s ready to take the next step — someone who can lead a high performing regional delivery team, set the standard in safety, customer service, and operational excellence, and jump behind the wheel when needed to keep deliveries on track. As our Lead Driver, you are the frontline leader for a team of professional drivers. This is a working leadership role — you’ll spend time on the road while also driving performance, standards, engagement, and customer excellence.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Lead, mentor, and support drivers to consistently achieve strong KPI results
• Conduct driver audits, H&S observations, and leader walks
• Work closely with Delivery Services Planner & RTM to lift consistency and service quality
• Complete reports, PODs, incident reporting, and uphold fleet standards
• Supporting the team to ensure our customers are receiving an exceptional service

This is a permanent full-time role, offering 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday based in our Wellington Region.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven leadership or team leading capability
• Experience Driving Class 4 and 5 Trucks
• Experience in the construction / transport industries
• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate others
• High level of professionalism and customer service focus
• Be reliable and have a priority towards health & safety
• Experience with HIAB cranes a benefit but not required

Our Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate & Staff-buying privileges
• Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
• Employment Education Fund
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Joining a inclusive and diverse team and company

Join Us:

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match % of the requirements. If this role interests you but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test and a Criminal background check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ indefinitely.

We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.