Truck Driver N/S
Company
Hynds Pipe Systems Limited
Location
Pokeno, Waikato, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
37 days ago
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via LinkedIn
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Job Description
Join Hynds as a Concrete/Agi Driver in Pokeno, reporting to the Batch Plant Supervisor. You'll deliver product to schedule across our site teams while keeping your truck clean and road-ready. Flexible hours available, including shifts and Saturdays.Key ResponsibilitiesFollow delivery instructions and deliver orders on timeDrive safely per the road code and Hynds' standardsKeep the truck clean and tidy; assist in the yard as neededFollow all health and safety requirementsWhat You'll BringFull Class 4 NZ driver licence; forklift licence preferred2+ years' experience driving Class 2 or higherUnderstanding of concrete and its handlingStrong safety mindset, good communication, and reliable timekeepingComfortable working independently, in a team, and in confined spacesWho We AreFounded in 1973, Hynds is NZ's premier supplier of wastewater and water-based waste management products for civil and rural infrastructure. Family owned, we're guided by values of putting people first, doing what's right, and connecting with our customers.Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen and criminal history check, and have the legal right to work in NZ.
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