HT Driver - Class 2

DHL Supply Chain; New Zealand; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Great Place to Work certification

Fuel discounts

Employee assistance programme

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Environmental initiatives

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an experienced HT Driver – Class 2 for our Hamilton-based team in New Zealand. You will safely operate delivery vehicles, load and deliver goods, and maintain accurate records while upholding customer service standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of truck driving, a valid DG licence, and experience with curtain sider trucks, tail lifts and pallet jacks. Join a supportive, safety-focused logistics environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Industry safety practices and compliance awareness.
• Minimum 2 years’ truck driving experience with a clean license.
• Valid DG licence and experience handling regulated freight.
• Experience operating curtain sider trucks, tail lifts and pallet jacks.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Customer-focused and professional on road and on-site.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating delivery vehicles across the local region and complying with regs.
• Loading, transporting and delivering goods with equipment like tail lifts.
• Completing deliveries and pickups and meeting SLAs.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and DG compliance.
• Providing professional customer service during deliveries.
• Supporting loading, unloading and general operations as required.

Skills

Health & safety

Driving experience

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Professionalism

Tools

Curtain sider trucks

Tail lifts

Pallet jacks

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is THE global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, operating in over 220 countries and territories. We combine global scale with local expertise to connect people and improve lives every day.

At DHL Supply Chain, our people are our greatest strength. We're proud to hire talented individuals from all backgrounds, fostering a workplace built on respect, trust, and collaboration. As a Great Place To Work-certified company, we are committed to providing a supportive environment where you can thrive.

We are looking for an experienced and customer centric HT Driver – Class 2 to join our Hamilton based team, thriving in a culture of openness, trust, and mutual respect.

What you’ll be doing:

• Safely operating delivery vehicles across the local region, ensuring compliance with all road, transport, and health & safety regulations.
• Loading, transporting, and delivering goods using tail lifts and pallet jacks, ensuring items are handled securely and efficiently.
• Completing deliveries and pickups while meeting customer expectations and service level agreements.
• Maintaining accurate documentation, including delivery records, DG compliance, and system updates where required.
• Providing professional and courteous customer service during all delivery interactions.
• Supporting loading, unloading, and general operational tasks as required.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Strong commitment to health and safety best practices within a logistics and transport environment.
• At least 2 years’ truck driving experience with a full and clean driver’s licence.
• Valid Dangerous Goods (DG) licence and experience handling regulated freight.
• Proven experience operating curtain sider trucks, tail lifts, and pallet jacks.
• High level of professionalism, with strong communication and time management skills.
• Customer-focused mindset, with the ability to represent the business positively on the road and on-site.
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual handling tasks safely.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and upskill within a global logistics environment.
• Clean criminal record with no driving convictions, and with no driving conviction, and willingness to undergo drug and alcohol testing if required.

What's in it for you?

At DHL Supply Chain, we offer more than just a job, we provide a career path full of opportunities for growth and development:

• A chance to make your mark in a fast-growing and essential industry.
• Access to global career development opportunities and world-class training programs, including "Certified International Specialist".
• Work for a Certified Great Place to Work, surrounded by a diverse, engaged, and passionate team.
• PERKS employee benefits programme which includes discounts off fuel, grocery and retail.
• A commitment to living responsibly, including social and environmental initiatives.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for personal support.
• Opportunities to participate in initiatives like our Women's Network and environmental initiatives.
• A supportive environment where excellence is recognised and rewarded.

At DHL Supply Chain, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and feels a sense of belonging.

We encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds and communities to apply to work with us at DHL.

If this role excites you and you're a motivated team player eager to grow in a supportive and rewarding environment.