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Team Leader Driver or Driver Class 4

Waste Management


Job Location:

Christchurch - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 October 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 25 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you an experienced driver potentially with leadership aspirations  Maybe you are looking to develop your leadership skills or looking for your next step in the transport industry. 

About the role

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor the focus of this role will be day-to-day driving tasks doing collections across the Selwyn district. If you are interested in the Team Leader part of the role you will also be managing the planning and performance of the transport fleet.  You will be responsible for the coordination of drivers and distribution of workload as well as ensuring all drivers comply with in-house and legal requirements providing cover when and where required and working closely with the Operations Supervisor in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include

  • Driving and leading by example
  • Working with Drivers & Dispatch to ensure that all routes are planned executed & completed correctly
  • Modelling our Safety-First Culture and our HSEQ continuous improvement programs
  • Class 4 licence 

Qualifications :

About you

Critical to your success you need to have a valid NZ licence with industry knowledge. With high-quality standards and strong time management skills you will be a safety and a productivity-focused individual who is able to lead influence and engage others to foster a positive continuous improvement culture.  Working with a variety of people both internally and externally you will have excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills to build solid long-term relationships.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your adaptability and leadership skills will be well utilised then this is the role for you.


Additional Information :

We can offer you

  • Ongoing training and development
  • A feeling of pride in delivering an essential service to our community and working for an organisation that is innovative and value focused
  • Latest technologies on board trucks
  • Opportunities to grow and expand your career

How to apply

To apply for this role click apply now.

WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.

You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


About Company

WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.

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