Driver - Class 2

WM New Zealand; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hour work week

Career path

Latest technology on board trucks

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

WM New Zealand in New Plymouth, North Island, is seeking a reliable Driver to operate our modern collection vehicles across the Taranaki region. You’ll help reduce waste and support our environmental outcomes by collecting and sorting recyclables and food waste, with early starts and outdoor work in all weather.

You’ll perform daily vehicle inspections, keep accurate worktime records, and follow health and safety procedures to keep everyone safe.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with good communication and teamwork.
• Clean and up-to-date Class 2 NZ driver’s licence.
• Previous driving experience essential for route delivery and collection.

Responsibilities

• Operate modern collection vehicles to collect recyclables, glass, and food waste.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and safety checks.
• Maintain accurate worktime records and reporting.
• Follow health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Customer focus

Driving experience

Health & safety conscious

Job description

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WM New Zealand – New Plymouth, North Island

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.

Company 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.
• 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.

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

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.