Hiab Driver

Carters; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Guaranteed 40 hours per week

7.5% benefits package (KiwiSaver, life

Company buying privileges

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Carters Cambridge Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Hiab driver to join our team in the Cambridge region. You will deliver timber and building products to customers, ensuring safety and strong customer relationships are at the core of every run.

You will load/deliver orders, operate a Hiab crane, and support the yard team while upholding safety standards. This permanent full-time role offers reliable hours and career growth within a well-established team.

Qualifications

• Hiab licence and hands-on Hiab operation experience.
• Forklift F Endorsed licence with OSH certificate.
• Current full Class 1 NZ driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently load and deliver orders to residential and commercial sites.
• Operate Hiab crane with knowledge of load limits and safe rigging.
• Provide outstanding customer service on-site and off-site.
• Support yard team to load/unload delivery vans and trucks.
• Recommend suitable products to customers.

Skills

Hiab licence/experience

Forklift F Endorsed licence with OSH

NZ Class 1 driver's licence

Load restraint knowledge

Site navigation experience

Customer service

Safety consciousness

Computer system navigation

Building industry knowledge

Tools

Hiab crane operation

Job description

Our CARTERS Cambridge Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Hiab driver to join their team. You will be delivering timber and building products to customers across the Cambridge region, providing quality, reliable service while keeping safety and customer relationships a top priority. If you are an experienced Hiab operator who knows their way around a busy construction site and you want a stable, long-term role with a well-established team, keep reading.

About the Role

• Efficiently load and deliver orders, navigating various residential and commercial construction sites
• Hands-on experience operating a Hiab crane, with a strong understanding of load limits, safe rigging, and slinging safety requirements
• Deliver exceptional customer service to all, whether on-site or off-site, ensuring their needs are met to the highest standard
• Support the yard team when required to load and unload delivery vans and trucks
• Recommend suitable products tailored to customer preferences
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold safety standards through general branch housekeeping

About You

You will be the perfect fit for this role if you are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and have the following skills, qualities, and certifications.

• Hiab licence and experience
• Forklift F Endorsed licence with OSH certificate
• Current full Class 1 New Zealand driver's licence
• Solid understanding of load restraint and NZ load securing requirements
• Experience navigating tight residential construction sites with overhead hazards and soft ground
• A team-focused attitude with a positive, can-do approach, and the ability to build rapport with our customers
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach, with the ability to work to tight delivery schedules
• Physically fit, with a safety-conscious approach to manual handling
• Strong safety awareness and understanding of relevant regulations
• Confident navigating computer systems, with a firm grasp of technology
• Building industry knowledge an advantage

Advantages of Advancing Your Career with Carters

• Well maintained fleet, with a focus on Health and Safety
• Stability and a focus on work life balance, this role offers permanent full-time employment
• Attractivehourly rate, guaranteed 40 hours a week
• 7.5% benefits package designed to support your health and financial security. This includes fully covered Southern Cross Health Insurance, participation in our Superannuation Savings Scheme, Life and Disability Insurance coverage, and contributions to KiwiSaver
• Company buying privileges across all CARTERS stores
• Training, Development and Promotional opportunities

Please be advised that this position is exclusively open to candidates possessing valid working entitlements in New Zealand (Citizens, Permanent residents, or those holding valid work visas).