Driver - Class 2

Wastemanagement8; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour week guaranteed

Career progression

Latest truck technology

Job summary

Wastemanagement8 in New Plymouth, NZ is seeking a Driver to operate modern collection vehicles across the Taranaki region. This role is physically demanding and outdoors, with early starts and a strong emphasis on health and safety.

You will work independently yet be part of a collaborative team, maintain vehicle safety checks, and ensure accurate time records while collecting recyclables and reducing waste.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with good communication.
• Physically fit for outdoor work and lifting.
• Class 2 NZ driver licence required.
• Previous driving experience in waste collection is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily vehicle inspections and safety checks.
• Maintain accurate work time records.
• Collect and sort recyclable materials, including glass and food waste.
• Follow health and safety procedures to ensure a safe workplace.

Skills

Customer-focused

Independent & team player

Class 2 NZ licence

Relevant driving experience

Health and safety awareness

Job description

About the role

Join our team and play an important part in helping create a cleaner, more sustainable Taranaki. Every day, you'll contribute to reducing waste, increasing resource recovery, and supporting environmental outcomes that benefit future generations.

As a Driver, you will operate one of our modern collection vehicles, equipped with the latest technology, to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable collection services throughout the Taranaki region.

Key responsibilities include

• Completing daily vehicle inspections and safety checks.
• Maintaining accurate worktime records.
• Collecting and sorting recyclable materials, including glass and food waste.
• Following company health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

This is a physically demanding, hands‑on role that involves lifting, collecting, and sorting materials. You will need a good level of fitness and be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, with early morning starts. From previous experience, you'll already know the importance of health and safety in the workplace, and contribute to our goal of making sure everyone gets home safely.

About you

• You are customer‑focused and enjoy interacting with customers and colleagues.
• You're comfortable working independently and pulling together as part of the team.
• A clean and up to date Class 2 New Zealand driver's licence
• Relevant driving experience
• Aware, responsible and skilled

What's in for me

• Guaranteed 40 hour week and job security
• Valid and rewarding career path
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Latest Technology on board trucks
• Competitive hourly rate with yearly performance reviews

Additional info

WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol‑free workplaces.

You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.