Despatch - Driver - AUCK

Glass New Zealand Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Viridian currently has two Class 4–5 Driver opportunities at our Highbrook site. You’ll be responsible for the safe, careful and efficient delivery of our products to valued customers. You’ll also assist with loading and unloading cargo, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure deliveries run smoothly.

This is a varied roster with shifts from 6:00am–2:30pm and 2:00am–1:00pm. You’ll work with dispatchers and customers to maintain accurate paperwork, plan routes and comply with transport

Qualifications

• Class 4 licence with at least 2 years’ driving experience.
• Class 5 licence is advantageous.
• Commercial driving experience in logistics or FMCG environments.
• Accurate logbooks, route planning and paperwork.
• Strong communication with dispatchers and customers.
• Load handling and planning for fragile/high-end products.
• Physical ability to perform demanding loading/unloading tasks.
• Customer service excellence and safe work practices.
• Forklift and Hiab licences are beneficial.
• Overhead crane licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safe and timely transportation of goods.
• Plan and follow efficient routes and use GPS as needed.
• Vehicle inspections and routine maintenance.
• Load and unload cargo, ensuring secure distribution.
• Maintain logs, manifests and proof of delivery.
• Interact with customers during deliveries with a service focus.
• Adhere to traffic laws, weight limits and hours of service.
• Support broader logistics tasks and office duties as required.
• Collaborate with dispatchers to manage schedules and routes.

Skills

Class 4 licence

Class 5 licence

Commercial driving

Route planning

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Load handling

Physical fitness

Customer service

Forklift licence

Hiab licence

Overhead crane

Job description

We Love Glass!

At Viridian, we are part of the whole glass process. From manufacturing the material through to installing and watching our glass come to life. Which is why our love of glass flows through everything we do.

Today, we are one of the largest glass suppliers and manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand. We have built our business around celebrating glass with passion. Why? Because we know that natural light creates healthier, happier and more connected spaces. This excites and inspires us, and we want to share it with the world.

We believe commitment to safety and excellence is fundamental. We achieve success through innovation, technology and dedication to our customers.

The opportunity!

We currently have two Class 4–5 Driver opportunities available at our Highbrook site. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the safe, careful and efficient delivery of our products to valued customers. You’ll also assist with loading and unloading cargo, completing delivery documentation, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure deliveries run smoothly and efficiently.

This is a varied roster, with shifts operating across 6:00am–2:30pm and 2:00am–1:00pm.

What you're there to do:

• Safe and Timely Transportation: Ensuring goods are transported safely and on schedule
• Route Planning and Navigation: Planning and following efficient routes, often using GPS or other navigation tools
• Vehicle Maintenance: Performing routine vehicle inspections and maintenance to ensure the vehicle is in good working order
• Loading and Unloading: Loading and unloading cargo, ensuring the load is secure and properly distributed
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of deliveries, including logbooks, manifests, and proof of delivery
• Customer Interaction: Interacting with customers at delivery locations, providing excellent customer service
• Adherence to Regulations: Following all applicable traffic laws and regulations for transport, including weight, safety, and hours of service
• Logistics Duties: May include managing supplies and office assets, overseeing office grounds, providing support for meetings, mail delivery, and other related duties
• Collaboration: Collaborating with dispatchers and other team members to manage delivery schedules and routes.

Skills & experience you'll bring:

• Class 4 license (minimum 2 years’ experience). Class 5 is advantageous
• Significant commercial driving experience - preferably using multi transport platforms in a FCMG or Logistics environment along with an understanding of route optimisation
• Attention to Detail -Meticulous in updating logbooks, planning routes, and ensuring accurate paperwork.
• Strong communication skills. The ability to communicate effectively with dispatchers, customers and other team members
• Strong load handling/loading/unloading/load planning experience - preferably with high end and/or fragile products including a strong understanding of pack/load restraint practices
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as loading and unloading cargo
• Exceptional customer service skills. The ability to provide excellent customer service and handle customer inquiries professionally
• Forkhoist & Hiab Licence is beneficial
• Overhead crane licence is desirable

‘What's in it for you?

• Competitive wages - we pay for experience!
• A supportive team environment!

Viridian has a strong commitment to workplace, health and safety and the well-being of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an pre-employment medical