Driver Class 5

WM

Christchurch

Remote

NZD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role
On-site training
Career growth
Strong team culture
Environmental impact

Job summary

WM New Zealand in Christchurch (Bromley) is seeking a Class 5 Driver to join our hands-on team. You will operate a vehicle and equipment to ensure safe, timely collection while interacting with customers in a friendly, professional manner.

We value health and safety, offer full-time hours Monday to Friday, on-site training, and opportunities to grow your skills within a supportive team that cares about people, place and purpose.

Qualifications

  • A clean and up-to-date New Zealand Class 5 driver's license.
  • Experience in transport, waste, industrial services, or a similar hands-on role.
  • Physically fit and comfortable working both indoors and outdoors.
  • Flexibility to undertake out-of-town travel as part of the role.
  • Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Good people skills and a customer-first attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Operate vehicle and equipment to ensure a safe and timely collection.
  • Interact with customers and colleagues professionally.
  • Prioritize health and safety in all tasks.
  • Plan routes and meet delivery schedules efficiently.

Skills

People skills
Time management
Reliability
Teamwork

Tools

NZ Class 5 License

Job description

Let's take care of work that matters - people, place and purpose. From roads to recycling to reporting, everyone at WM New Zealand (WM) helps take care of our people, protect our whenua and support our communities.

We're more than waste management - we're problem solvers, innovators, and hands-on doers. Every one of us, whether behind the wheel, on the tools, or shaping strategy behind the scenes, is helping build a better Aotearoa.
We all pull together on this waka and if you want work that matters, with people who've got your back, you're in the right place.

Job Description

About the role

We're looking for a Class 5 Driver to join our team in Christchurch (Bromley). In this hands-on role, you are responsible for operating a vehicle and equipment on board to ensure a safe and timely collection of our service.You need to be customer focused and enjoy interacting with various people.

You'll already know the importance of health and safety in the workplace, and you'll champion our culture of making sure everyone gets home safely.

  • A clean and up-to-date New Zealand Class 5 driver's license.
  • Experience in transport, waste, industrial services, or a similar hands-on role.
  • Physically fit and comfortable working both indoors and outdoors.
  • Flexibility to undertakeout-of-town travel as part of the role.
  • Good people skills and a customer-first attitude.
  • Reliable, practical, and happy to pitch in where needed.
  • A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
  • Strong time management skills, with the ability to plan routes and meet delivery schedules efficiently.
Qualifications

What's in it for you?

  • Permanent full time role (Monday-Friday) with a market leader.
  • Full training provided on site.
  • Opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career.
  • Great team culture where safety comes first.
  • Work that makes a real difference for customers and the environment.

This role could be for you if you're:

  • Ready to step into a more specialised driving role
  • Looking for more than just point A to B driving
  • Safety-focused, reliable, and take pride in doing a good job
  • Keen to be part of a team that supports each other and has your back

We'll be reviewing applications as they come in, so don't wait to apply.

WM New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer and a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

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