Driver - Christchurch

Driver

A hands-on driving role that goes beyond getting from A to B.

You'll operate a truck-mounted crane, work directly with customers, and play a key role in collecting and recycling scrap metal, combining skilled equipment operation with purpose-driven work in the circular economy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring efficient service to customers by collecting scrap metal in a timely manner.
• Communicating with management to identify any on-site concerns regarding OHS, environmental, or collection issues arising.
• Following a daily work plan for routine collections, our site safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Operating a truck mounted crane to collect scrap metal from customer sites.
• Operating any additional mobile plant/equipment (forklift, excavator, etc. where licensed) to assist with collection/loading.
• Participating in various continuous improvement and other programs as required.

 To be successful in this opportunity, you will have:

• A current NZ Class 4 (or more) Driver Licence.
• Ability to operate a truck-mounted crane, Hiab or similar.
• High levels of customer service, good communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously or in a team environment.
• Flexibility with both transport and operations.
• A can-do attitude, you will be open to undertaking training to diversify your skills.

Desirable:

• Truck Mounted Crane/ Hiab ticket.
• Class 5 Licence
• Forklift and/or WTR tickets highly regarded

What’s in it for you? 

• A competitive remuneration package (including overtime if eligible).
• On-the-job training, with certified tickets and opportunities for progression.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks paid parental leave at base pay for the nominated Primary Carer; or 6 weeks paid parental leave at base pay for the nominated Non-Primary Carer/ Partner.
• Southern Cross: Access exclusive health insurance discounts for you and your loved ones.
• We help you to save for your retirement by matching employee KiwiSaver contributions of 3.5%.

To apply, submit your CV and a brief cover letter as to why you would be a great fit for the role. We look forward to hearing from you.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Pillars of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.