Class 5 Truck Driver

Tarbotton Land & Civil; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Mid Canterbury is seeking a truck operator to join their team. In this role, you will operate a modern fleet of tip trucks, transporting and spreading materials across various civil construction projects. Ideal candidates will hold a Class 5 NZ drivers licence and have experience in the industry. The position offers an excellent remuneration package, health insurance, and a positive work environment, emphasizing a commitment to safety and team collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Company phone or phone allowance

Southern Cross health insurance

Ongoing training and development

Access to a modern fleet and facilities

Qualifications

• Experience operating loaders & excavators is preferred but not essential.
• Experience spreading gravel and lime is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate modern fleet of tip truck and trailer units.
• Load, transport, and spread aggregates on various sites.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues on projects.

Skills

Class 5 NZ drivers licence

Operating tip trucks and tip trailers

Self-motivation

Good communication skills

Positive attitude towards Health and Safety

Job description

The safe and timely transport of materials on and off site is crucial to our ‘Done Right’ approach to delivering every project.

As a truck operator, you will play a key role in our 'Done Right' approach to projects - big or small. You will operate our modern fleet of tip truck and trailer units working on various civil construction and earthmoving projects throughout Mid Canterbury. Whether it's 10 tonnes or 1,000 tonnes, day to day tasks will include the loading, transporting and spreading aggregates on various sites around Mid Canterbury working closely with our team of operators.

What you will need

• Class 5 NZ drivers licence
• Experience operating tip trucks and tip trailers
• Experience operating loaders & excavators (preferred but not essential)
• Experience spreading gravel and lime (preferred but not essential)
• Self-motivation and be able to work unsupervised
• Be a team player and have good communication skills
• A good attitude towards Health and Safety

What's in it for you?

You’ll be part of a team who love what they do and work together to get the job done right.

You can expect an excellent remuneration package, positive and safe working environment, company phone or phone allowance, Southern Cross health insurance (no excess), ongoing training and development, and access to a modern fleet and facilities.

Next steps

If you’re interested in working for Tarbotton Land & Civil, please complete the online form below and upload your CV.

You will need to have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

We are committed to a drug-free workplace. As a condition of an offer of employment, you will need to provide a negative drug test.

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