Class 1 Driver / Freight Handler
Class 1 Driver - Waiheke Island
We have an exciting opportunity for a Class 1 Driver / Freight Handler to come and join our Tahi Road, Waiheke team. Due to early starts, this role requires a Waiheke resident.
Majestic scenery. Extraordinary wildlife. And an escape unlike any other. It’s all in a typical day’s work for us here at SeaLink – connecting people and businesses to the majestic Hauraki Gulf, so they can explore, transport stuff, commute, and share our love for the islands.
At SeaLink, we believe in connection and teamwork. People come and stay at SeaLink – because of “one boat, one team” we might have all arrived on different ships, but we are all on the same boat together, working towards a common goal.
When you join the SeaLink team, you can ensure your work life blend remains stable through routine, and with the flexibility and opportunity to provide a balanced lifestyle – for you and your own family.
At SeaLink, grow and progress personally and professionally. We offer unique career paths for life and with the right attitude, you can thrive and forge a rewarding career within the Sealink family.
Key accountabilities include:
- Waiheke Island pickups and deliveries
- Reversing onto vessels
- Performing pre-start checks on the vehicle
- A small amount of general vehicle maintenance (oil checks and the like)
- Navigating narrow roads and confined areas
- Vehicle loading and unloading
- Assist with 2 person courier deliveries
Requirements
Necessary licenses, endorsements, skills, knowledge and experience:
- Minimum of 1 year driving and delivering experience
- Dangerous Goods and forklift endorsement (desirable)
- Good knowledge of Waiheke Island
- Physically fit, for lifting
- Sound understanding of logbook regulations and requirements
- Clean record, good communication skills, presentable and a team player
- Manage paperwork and electronic communication devices, scanning etc.
- Must be available to work half a day on Saturdays on a rotating basis
Benefits
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to work for a company who cares about their people and communities
- Opportunity to work with likeminded, passionate individuals
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health insurance
- Awesome travel benefits via our vessels to Waiheke and Great Barrier Island
- Birthday leave - A paid day off to celebrate your birthday!
- Health and Wellbeing programme
If this role sounds like the exciting opportunity you're looking for, Apply now! Please submit your CV and a cover letter.
SeaLink has a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the well-being of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test and a criminal record check. All applicants will be required to provide proof of their qualifications and eligibility to work in New Zealand.