Driver Trainer

Linde New Zealand; Maungakiekie-Tāmaki; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde New Zealand is seeking a Driver Trainer to mentor and develop drivers transporting LPG and cryogenic gases across New Zealand. You will coach safety, compliance and performance while visiting multiple sites nationwide.

The role requires strong knowledge of NZTA rules, dangerous goods handling and fatigue management, plus willingness to travel extensively to train and onboard drivers. A Class 2–5 licence with DG endorsement is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in driver training, coaching or leadership in gases, transport or dangerous goods
• Class 2–5 licence with Dangerous Goods endorsement
• Strong understanding of NZTA compliance, fatigue management and dangerous goods
• Knowledge of the safe transport of LPG, cryogenic gases or other dangerous goods
• Willingness to travel across NZ for driver training and assessments
• Strong coaching, mentoring and communication skills and ability to build driver capability
• Safety-focused with ability to analyse driving data, conduct audits and identify high-risk behaviours
• NZ resident or valid NZ work permit and reside in the country

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor and assess drivers transporting LPG and cryogenic gases, ensuring compliance with transport, dangerous goods and company requirements
• Travel throughout New Zealand to deliver driver training, assessments, coaching and onboarding
• Conduct pre-employment drives, new driver onboarding, annual assessments and post-incident training, including Performance Improvement Plans
• Coach drivers on speed, fatigue management, in-vehicle camera systems, hazard and risk detection, and EROAD performance
• Conduct audits and reviews of logbooks, fatigue management, customer sites, trucks and driver performance data
• Manage training records and external training, identify improvement opportunities, and build strong relationships with drivers and operational teams

Skills

Driver training

Coaching

Leadership

Risk assessment

Tools

ERoad

Job description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on road safety and driver development? We're seeking aDriver Trainerto join our team in the gases industry.

In this role, you'll mentor and develop drivers who transportLPG and cryogenic gases, ensuring they have the skills, knowledge and confidence to operate safely and compliantly. You'll play a key role in maintaining high standards of driver performance, dangerous goods compliance and road safety across our operations.

This role involves regular travel throughout New Zealand, as you may be required to visit different locations around the country to train, assess and support drivers. Flexibility and a willingness to travel are therefore essential.

Your expertise will be crucial in enhancing driver skills, identifying and addressing risk, and promoting a positive and safety-focused work culture. If you're looking to contribute to a dynamic and supportive environment where your experience can make a real difference, we encourage you to apply and become part of our commitment to excellence in safe driving practices.

What you’ll be doing

• Train, mentor and assess drivers transporting LPG and cryogenic gases, ensuring compliance with transport, dangerous goods and company requirements
• Travel throughout New Zealand to deliver driver training, assessments, coaching and onboarding
• Conduct pre-employment drives, new driver onboarding, annual assessments and post-incident training, including Performance Improvement Plans
• Coach drivers on speed, fatigue management, in-vehicle camera systems, hazard and risk detection, and EROAD performance
• Conduct audits and reviews of logbooks, fatigue management, customer sites, trucks and driver performance data
• Manage training records and external training, identify improvement opportunities, and build strong relationships with drivers and operational teams

What Makes You Great

• Experience in driver training, coaching or leadership, ideally within the gases, transport or dangerous goods industry
• Class 2 - 5 licence with Dangerous Goods endorsement
• Strong understanding of NZTA compliance fatigue management and dangerous goods requirements
• Knowledge of the safe transportation of LPG, cryogenic gases or other dangerous goods
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout New Zealand for driver training and assessments
• Strong coaching, mentoring and communication skills, with the ability to build driver capability and positive relationships
• Strong focus on safety, compliance and continuous improvement, with the ability to analyse driving data, conduct audits and identify high-risk behaviours
• Applicants MUST BE a NZ resident or hold a valid NZ work permit AND be residing in the country.

Why you will love working for us:

At Linde, you’ll do work that matters. As part of a global leader in industrial gases and engineering, we support essential industries including healthcare, manufacturing, energy, logistics and general consumers—helping customers operate safely, efficiently and sustainably.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to safety above all else and provide a workplace where individuals are supported to learn, grow and perform at their best. From hands‑on operational roles to professional and leadership opportunities, we offer genuine career development backed by world‑class training and capability building.

In this role, you may have the opportunity to work across our South Pacific business, including BOC, Elgas, and South Pacific Welding, gaining exposure to diverse teams, operations and industries while contributing to shared goals across the wider Linde organisation.

What we offer you!

You’ll benefit from the scale and stability of a global organisation, combined with the pride of working in close‑knit local teams that know their communities. We value diversity, inclusion and respect, and we’re passionate about creating environments where people feel they belong and can be their authentic selves.

If you’re looking for a role where your contribution is recognised, your development is supported, and your work has real impact—Be Linde. Be Limitless.