Driver - Class 2

Waste Management; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed 40 hour week

Career progression

Team environment

Latest truck technology

Competitive hourly rate with reviews

Job summary

WM New Zealand Limited in Taranaki is seeking a driver to operate modern collection vehicles across the region, completing daily inspections and ensuring safe, reliable waste collection. You will be outdoors in all weather, starting early, with opportunities to contribute to environmental outcomes and community safety.

The role requires a clean Class 2 NZ license and relevant driving experience, with a physically demanding, hands-on daily routine and a supportive team environment offering a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completing daily vehicle inspections and safety checks.
• 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

Health & safety awareness

Job description

WM New Zealand Limited is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management, provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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.