Driver

Plumbing World; Wellington; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate aligned to exp

Discounts & parental leave

Birthday day off

Career progression in a national Kiwi

Job summary

Plumbing World in Lower Hutt is looking for a confident, reliable driver to join our team. You will deliver products to sites, build strong customer relationships, and support the branch with stock and goods handling.

This permanent full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, opportunities for career progression, a competitive hourly rate aligned to experience, and valued benefits including generous leave and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations.
• Knowledge of the Lower Hutt/Wellington area/region.
• Good sales & customer service skills.
• Reliable with a great attitude.
• Good time management.
• Work well under pressure while displaying good sound logic.
• Customer focus is a must (mainly trade related).
• Physically fit with heavy lifting up to 20kg.
• A full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Delivering products to sites and building strong relationships with our customers.
• Assisting with Inwards Goods - picking and packing orders, stocking shelves and cycle counting.
• Supporting other areas of the branch as needed.

Skills

Adaptability

Foresight

Customer service

Time management

Reliability

Work under pressure

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

NZ driver licence

Pride in appearance

Job description

• Transport / Logistics / Drivers


• Driver


• Wellington


• Permanent / Full Time

14/9/2026

• Strong earning potential on offer for the right candidate


• Great company benefits + Discounts + Generous parental leave package


• Paid day off to celebrate your birthday

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive hourly rate is aligned to experience & reviewed annually


• Great company benefits + Discounts + Generous parental leave package


• Paid day off to celebrate your birthday


• Opportunity to grow and shape your career in a national trusted Kiwi business

About Plumbing World

Plumbing World is a proud Kiwi- owned success story, backed by over 60 years in the industry.

Owned by plumbers and builders, we understand what our customers need and we deliver it through strong relationships, expert advice, and reliable service.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We're committed to building a high-performing, inclusive culture where our teams can grow and thrive.

We're the largest 100% New Zealand owned national plumbing merchant with 56 stores and over 1,000 shareholder tradies up and down the country.

About The Opportunity

Looking for a role that gets you out on the road and keeps you active? Our Lower Hutt Branch is on the hunt for a confident and reliable driver to join our awesome team!

If you enjoy being hands-on, working with a great bunch of people, and providing excellent service to customers, this could be the perfect role for you.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Delivering products to sites and building strong relationships with our customers.


• Assisting with Inwards Goods - picking and packing orders, stocking shelves and cycle counting.


• Supporting other areas of the branch as needed.

We're also committed to developing our people. For the right person, this role can open the door to a range of future career opportunities within Plumbing World. As you grow your skills, demonstrate initiative, and take on new challenges, there is genuine potential to progress into broader responsibilities and other areas of the business over time.

This role is a permanent full-time position working 42.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Specific start and finish times will be discussed during the interview stage.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need

• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations.


• knowledgeable of the Lower Hutt/Wellington area/region.


• Good sales & customer service skills.


• Reliable with a great attitude.


• Good time management.


• Work well under pressure while displaying good sound logic.


• Customer Focus is a must (mainly trade related)


• Physically fit as there will be some heavy lifting (up to 20kgs)


• A full, clean New Zealand drivers' licence.


• Pride in personal appearance with great interpersonal skills.

A Quick Glance At What We Need From You

• A hands-on team player – ready to load the truck and meet customers on-site.


• Customer-focused – whether you're on the road or in the branch.


• Physically fit – comfortable with some heavy lifting (up to 20kgs)


• Positive attitude – keen to learn and help wherever needed.


• Flexible and reliable – willing to roll up your sleeves and pitch in with the team.


• Trade knowledge is a bonus, but not essential – we'll teach you what you need to know!

Our Culture

We're a team that shows up for each other and our customers.

Plumbing World is committed to our customer service promise, and we are focused on exceeding customers' expectations, so it's all hands-on deck at the trade counter before 9:00 am no matter your role in the branch, this is to ensure customers are looked after straight away and they get what they need to start their day.

If you're someone who leads from the front and takes pride in building a strong team culture, you'll fit right in.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. You don't need to tick every box - if you bring the right mindset and capability, we'd love to hear from you!

The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, drink and drug test, and Ministry of Justice checks before commencing employment.