Hiab Driver - Class 4/5

Carters; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Superannuation savings scheme

Life and disability insurance

KiwiSaver contributions

Staff purchasing privileges across CAR

Job summary

Carters Henderson is seeking an experienced Hiab driver to join our team. You will work with builders and site crews, placing products precisely and ensuring lifts are performed safely and professionally.

You will load/deliver orders across varied construction sites, maintain safety standards, and support the yard when needed. A strong focus on customer service and safety is essential in this permanent full-time role.

Qualifications

• Hiab experience with certification.
• Forklift endorsement with OSH certificate.
• Valid FULL New Zealand Driver's Licence.
• Solid understanding of load restraint and NZ load securing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently load and deliver orders at residential and commercial construction sites.
• Operate a Hiab crane with awareness of load limits and safe rigging.
• Provide excellent customer service on-site and off-site.
• Support yard team with loading/unloading delivery vans and trucks.

Skills

Hiab certified

Forklift endorsed

Full NZ Driver's Licence

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.

• Hiab experience with certification
• 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).