Hiab Driver

Carters; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

KiwiSaver contributions

Life and disability insurance

Company buying privileges

Job summary

CARTERS Henderson seeks an experienced Hiab driver to work directly with builders and site crews, delivering products to exact locations on site with a focus on safety and accuracy.

You will operate a Hiab crane, manage loads, and provide excellent customer service while adhering to strict delivery schedules. This permanent full-time role offers a stable team environment, career development, and strong safety culture.

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.
• 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 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.
• 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, on-site or off-site.
• Support the yard team to load and unload delivery vans and trucks.
• Recommend suitable products based on customer preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold safety standards through branch housekeeping.

Skills

Hiab operation

Class 4 licence

Forklift licence

NZ Driver's Licence

Load restraint knowledge

Site navigation

Safety awareness

Computer literacy

Job description

Our CARTERS Henderson branch is seeking an experienced Hiab driver to join their team. This isn't a drop-and-go delivery role – you will be working directly with builders and site crews, placing product precisely where it is needed and making sure every lift is done safely and professionally. If you are an experienced Hiab operator who knows their way around sites and wants a stable, long-term role with a well-established team, this could be the perfect fit.

• 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
• 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).