Hiab Driver & Yard Assistant - Full-Time with Benefits

Carters; Auckland; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Health Insurance

KiwiSaver

Superannuation Savings Scheme

Life and Disability Insurance

Company buying privileges across CARTE

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

CARTERS Onehunga branch has a great opportunity in its yard team for a HIAB Driver to deliver building materials to valued trade customers on construction sites across Auckland. In this active role, your versatility will be key, as you will also support the yard team by operating a forklift to load and unload orders.

This dual role continues when not on the road, you will be an active part of the yard team, just as comfortable behind the wheel as on the ground keeping the branch running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Minimum Class 4 licence essential.
• Forklift licence with F Endorsement.
• Valid full Class 1 New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Proven Hiab or truck-mounted loader crane experience.
• Solid understanding of load restraint and stabiliser set-up.
• Experience managing site and overhead hazards.
• Positive, team-focused attitude and ability to build customer relationships.
• Clear communication skills and a professional manner.
• Physically fit with safe manual handling and good safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently load and deliver orders to residential and commercial construction sites.
• Operate a Hiab crane safely within load limits and following rigging procedures.
• Provide exceptional customer service to trade customers on-site and off-site.
• Support the yard team with loading and unloading delivery vans and trucks.
• Help keep the branch clean and safe through general housekeeping.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Manual handling

Safety awareness

Tools

Hiab crane

Forklift

Load restraint

Job description

CARTERS Onehunga branch has a great opportunity in its yard team for a HIAB Driver to deliver building materials to valued trade customers on construction sites across Auckland. In this active role, your versatility will be key, as you will also support the yard team by operating a forklift to load and unload orders.

This dual role continues when not on the road, you will be an active part of the yard team, just as comfortable behind the wheel as on the ground keeping the branch running smoothly.