Forklift Trainer/Instructor

seek.co.nz; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid for off-site work

Overtime opportunities

Full training provided

Job summary

Auckland-based forklift driver training company is seeking an energetic Forklift Instructor to share knowledge and experience in transport and logistics, both at our premises and client sites. The role requires experience with counterbalance and reach truck forklifts, and a full clean NZ driver’s licence with a reliable vehicle.

Applicants should be able to work flexible hours, travel when required, and present themselves professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience operating Materials Handling Equipment.
• Full clean NZ Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle.
• Excellent presentation and teaching skills or willingness to learn.
• Able to travel out of town when required.
• Strong English language, and solid paperwork/reporting skills.
• Professional appearance and conduct.

Responsibilities

• Engage with a variety of cultures and people from staff to Managers.
• Deliver forklift training at our premises and client sites.
• Present, explain and demonstrate training material clearly.
• Travel to client sites as required.
• Provide accurate documentation and reporting for training sessions.

Skills

Materials Handling Equipment

NZ Driver's Licence

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

English proficiency

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Are you looking for satisfaction in your career, and are ready to take a step in a new direction?

We are a leading Auckland based Forklift Driver Training Company, and are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic person who is passionate about helping people to make a difference in their lives by passing on their knowledge and experience in the transport and logistics/warehousing industry, both at our premises and our clients’ premises.

This role will ideally suit someone who has experience in the transport and logistics/warehousing industry, who has also driven a variety of Materials Handling Equipment, particularly Counterbalance and Reach Truck forklifts.

Our role as Forklift Instructor will require you:

• To be able to engage with a variety of cultures, and a mixture of people from staff to Managers.
• To be available to work flexible hours including some after hours, Saturdays and occasional Sundays
• To be confident and able to present and teach well, or willing to learn how
• To be able to travel out of town when required
• To have experience in operating Materials Handling Equipment
• To have a full clean NZ Drivers Licence and a reliable motor vehicle
• To have an excellent understanding of the English language, and excellent paperwork/reporting skills
• To be able to present yourself in a clean and tidy, professional manner

This full time position is based in Auckland, and whilst the majority of work will be in the Auckland vicinity, there will be some travel required in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty/Northern regions.

A competitive base salary is offered with voluntary overtime available during busy period earning up to $15,000per annum above base gross salary

Full training will be given to the successful applicant.

Mileage will be paid for all off-site work.

Preference would be given to applicants who currently hold any 3 of the following Unit Standards in Adult Education: 7091/7093/7095/7096/7097/7106/7108/7114/7115/14523/19444/17975/29690/29692/29693

The start date for this position will be immediately after acceptance.