Hiab Driver - Fixed Term Contract

Carters; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

KiwiSaver

Company benefits

Employee discounts

Training opportunities

Job summary

Carters Whitianga is seeking an experienced Hiab driver for a fixed-term role through to January 2027. You will load and deliver timber and building products to customers across the Whitianga area, upholding safety and outstanding service.

Applicants should hold a Hiab licence, a Forklift F Endorsed licence with OSH, a current NZ Class 1 licence, and knowledge of load restraint. The role offers a guaranteed 40-hour week and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Hiab licence and hands-on Hiab experience.
• Forklift F Endorsed licence with OSH certificate.
• Current full Class 1 New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Solid knowledge of load restraint and NZ load securing rules.
• Experience navigating tight residential construction sites.
• Team-oriented with strong customer service focus.
• Safety-conscious with good regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently load and deliver orders to residential and commercial sites.
• Operate a Hiab crane with attention to load limits and rigging safety.
• Provide excellent customer service on-site and off-site.
• Support the yard team with loading/unloading as required.
• Recommend suitable products to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the branch.

Skills

Hiab operation

Forklift licence OSH

NZ Class 1 licence

Load restraint knowledge

Construction site navigation

Customer service

Safety awareness

Job description

Our CARTERS Whitianga branch is seeking an experienced Hiab driver to join the team on a fixed-term basis until the end of January 2027. You will be delivering timber and building products to customers across the Whitianga area, providing quality, reliable service while keeping safety and customer relationships a top priority. If you're an experienced Hiab operator who knows their way around a busy construction site and you'd like to join a well-established team for the busy season ahead, 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).