Transport Swinglift Operator

Major Objectives / Accountabilities:

• Operate Class 5 vehicles including swinglifts and hiabs in a safe and responsible manner encompassing truck and trailer units semi-trailers and other heavy vehicle combinations as required.

• Load secure and unload freight/materials following company and industry standards.

• Complete daily vehicle checks and maintain logbooks in compliance with NZTA regulations.

• Transport goods to and from customer sites depots and distribution centers on time.

• Follow Health & Safety policies fatigue management and road transport legislation.

• Report any vehicle faults incidents or delays to management.

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional company image.

• Assist with general yard or warehouse duties when required.

• Ensure assigned vehicle is kept clean tidy and well presented.

Operations:

• Provide a high level of customer service and professionalism in all dealings with clients transporters and external parties.

• Maintain all assigned documentation and processes.

• Facilitate solution-oriented communication.

• Provide cover for other drivers during Leave & Breaks when required.

• At all times act in the best interest of the business. Ensure the business reputation presentation and image is upheld and promoted accordingly in the industry.

• Ensure your work areas and shared lunchrooms are kept clean & tidy.

• Complete assigned daily weekly and monthly task list as agreed with manager.

• Carry out routine equipment inspections and maintenance including but not limited to greasing chains and checking transmission and hydraulic fluid levels topping up as required.

• Any other duties as required.

Health & Safety:

• Comply with all HSE legislation regulation code of practice Company policies procedures standards and best practice relevant to your responsibility.

• Actively ensure all employees contractors and visitors on site comply with all Company HSE policies procedures and standards.

• Understand the role and its safety elements. Behave consistently and always promote a safe work culture.

Qualifications :

Education:

• NCEA1-3 2-3 years secondary schooling class 5 truck license.

Experience:

• Approx 3 years of relevant experience operating Class 5 vehicles in a transport or logistics environment.

Skills:

• Highly results oriented ready to take challenges and able to work under pressure.

• Current and clean NZ Class 5 drivers licence.

• Current R W & T endorsement.

• Proven driving experience with truck and trailer units or heavy combination vehicles.

• Physically fit capable of handling loading/unloading tasks.

• Strong communication and time management skills.

• Safety conscious and have a working understanding of Health and Safety

• High level of integrity and work ethic

Additional Information :

Our NPDL Contribution:

• Competitive benefits package (salary plus bonus)

• Health and Life Insurance

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Transport Swinglift Driver we would love to hear from you!

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time