Hiab Driver

Carters; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well maintained fleet & safety focus

Permanent full-time employment

Attractive hourly rate

Guaranteed 40 hours per week

7.5% benefits package incl. health &Ki

Company buying privileges

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Carters Tauranga is seeking an experienced Hiab Driver to load, transport and deliver building supplies across residential and commercial sites while representing the Kiwi brand on the road. You will operate a Hiab crane, ensure load restraint and safety, and maintain high levels of customer service.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a competitive hourly rate and 40 hours per week. The successful candidate will hold a Class 4 licence, a NZ driver's licence, forklift

Qualifications

• Minimum Class 4 essential, Hiab licence and experience.
• Forklift F Endorsed Licence with OSH Certificate essential.
• Valid FULL 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 building rapport with customers.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach and able to work to tight delivery schedules.
• Physically fit for the occasional heavy lifting and manual handling.
• Strong safety awareness and understanding of relevant regulations.
• Capable in navigating computer systems with a firm grasp of technology.
• Building industry knowledge an advantage

Responsibilities

• Efficiently load and deliver orders navigating various residential and commercial construction sites.
• Operate Hiab crane with safe rigging and slinging.
• Deliver exceptional customer service on-site or off-site.
• Support the yard team to load and unload delivery vans and trucks.
• Recommend suitable products to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold safety standards in the branch.

Skills

Hiab operation

Class 4 licence

Forklift licence

NZ driver licence

Load restraint knowledge

Safety compliance

Customer service

Job description

CARTERS Tauranga is on the lookout for an experienced Hiab Driver to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for safely loading, transporting, and delivering building supplies, all while representing the trusted Kiwi brand name on the road.

• 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
• Delivering exceptional customer service to all, whether on-site or off-site, ensuring their needs are met to the highest standards
• Supporting 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.

• Minimum Class 4 essential, Hiab licence and experience
• Forklift F Endorsed Licence with OSH Certificate essential
• Valid FULL 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 building the rapport with our customers
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach and able to work to tight delivery schedules
• Physically fit for the occasional heavy lifting and manual handling
• Strong safety awareness and understanding of relevant regulations
• Capable in navigating computer systems with a firm grasp of technology
• Building industry knowledge an advantage

Advantages of Advancing Your Career with Carters

At CARTERS,we have been building New Zealand and Kiwi careers for over 150 years. We make it a priority to ensure you are looked after in a professional, inclusive, and supportive working environment where you can be proud of the work you have achieved.

• 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
• Attractive hourly 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