Driver - Class 2

Wastemanagement8; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed 40 hour week

Career growth

Team environment

Latest truck technology

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Wastemanagement8 in New Zealand seeks a Driver to operate a modern collection vehicle across the Taranaki region, delivering safe, efficient and reliable waste collection services.

You will perform daily vehicle inspections, keep accurate time records, sort recyclables and food waste, and work outdoors in all weather with early starts. A Class 2 NZ license and relevant driving experience are required, along with a safety-minded, responsible attitude.

Qualifications

• Clean and up to date Class 2 NZ driver's licence.
• Relevant driving experience.
• Aware, responsible and skilled.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Class 2 NZ license

Driving experience

Safety minded

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

• 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

• 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

Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.

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.