Fuel Tanker Driver

H.W. Richardson Group; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised health insurance after 12+”

Training and development

Job summary

Allied Petroleum Ltd, part of the H W Richardson Group, is seeking a Class 5 Driver in Dunedin. The role involves a 5-day day shift roster with occasional overnight and Saturday deliveries to commercial and farm customers around Central Otago, based out of Dunedin.

Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years Class 5 experience and a commitment to safety, with duties including pre-shift checks, loading, driving and unloading, plus ensuring documentation is in order.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Class 5 experience.
• Must follow safety rules and procedures.
• Pre-shift checks, loading, driving and unloading procedures.
• Keep trucks and tankers clean and tidy and carry required documents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with Fleet Operations
• Understand and follow APL defensive driving principles
• Ensure trucks and tankers are kept clean and tidy to set standards
• Ensure vehicles carry all required documentation by law
• Follow procedures for pre-shift checks, loading, driving and unloading

Skills

Class 5 driver

Defensive driving

Safety procedures

Communication

Job description

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Fuel Tanker Driver - based in Dunedin

Reference: 6939923

Allied Petroleum Ltd

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary based on the candidate's skills and experience
• Subsidised health insurance after 12 months service
• Training and development

As a national fuel distributor and haulier, Allied Petroleum has been committed to steadfast service & strong relationships since our beginning. As part of the wider H W Richardson Group of companies, we believe in Great Gear, Great People and Great Mates.

Allied Petroleum specialises in delivering fuel and lubricants to our customers across New Zealand. We pride ourselves on working safely and with the utmost professionalism.

We are seeking a Class 5 Driver to join our team in Dunedin driving a rostered 5-day, day shift week, with the occasional overnight and Saturday delivering fuel to commercial and farm customers around the greater Central Otago region area, based out of Dunedin.

You must have a minimum of 3 years of Class 5 experience, take pride in your personal presentation and your equipment. As we work in a safety-sensitive role, you will need to ensure that you're vigilant in following our standard operating procedures as well as adhering to our safety rules and policies.

The successful applicant would be required to undertake the following tasks on a day-to-day basis:

• Maintain communication with Fleet Operations
• Understand and follow APL defensive driving principles;
• Ensure trucks and tankers are kept clean and tidy to set standards;
• Ensure vehicles driven carry all documentation required by law;
• Follow set procedures for pre-shift checks, loading, driving, and unloading

Previous fuel experience would be advantageous but full fuel industry training will be provided to the successful applicant.