TRUCK DRIVER

Kirsham's Distribution Solutions Ltd is a reputed fast-moving consumer goods transport / Distribution company based in South Auckland. We are currently seeking FIVE Truck Drivers (Drivers of Class 4 & 5) to join our hardworking team. We are a trusted distributor of renowned Consumer goods brands in New Zealand.

Region: Required to travel across the North Island but mainly based in Auckland. The pay rate is from $28 per hour to $30 Per hour & can be negotiated for the right candidate. Minimum Hours of Work Per Week: 30 & Maximum 70 hours per week

Job Duties of Class 4 & 5 Truck Drivers are as follows:

• Deliver a wide variety of Goods, including chilled, frozen & ambient, to different addresses across the North Island
• Able to travel to Different routes as allocated
• Follow routes and time schedule
• Load, unload, prepare, inspect, and operate a delivery heavy vehicle
• Ask for feedback on services provided and resolve issues
• Complete logbooks and reports
• Follow Health and Safety regulations and safety standards designed by Krisham’s Distribution Solutions Ltd
• Handing Job Sheets in a timely manner
• Manoeuvring vehicles into position for loading and unloading
• Observing safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles
• Making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely
• Estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
• Ensuring goods are stowed at the correct temperature as per the loading manifest to prevent loss and damage
• Verifying the loading Manifest upon delivery and receipt of the goods
• Checking the condition of goods and obtaining certification of deliveries
• Daily Reporting to the management and dispatch regarding any delivery issues
• In all conditions, the Truck must be tidy and meet the hygiene standard for the next person to operate
• Keeping & maintaining records of goods’ temperature before picking them up from the depot & after delivering them at the given site, especially with chilled & frozen goods
• Advise management of all accidents, incidents, damage, near misses, and potential hazards
• Attending any required training modules, site inductions, and/or meetings
• Follow all traffic laws & regulations in accordance with NZ Transport Agency & NZ Police
• Serve the company well and faithfully and use your best endeavor to promote its interest and welfare, act in the best interest of the company
• Always conduct yourself in a professional manner

What we expect from you:

• Must have a Valid NZ or International Licence Equivalent to Class 4 or 5 of the NZ Truck Driving License
• Must Pass Drug Test
• Must work on the Weekends & Public Holidays
• Early 2 am Morning Starts
• Late Nights and Overnight Stays
• Floating Shifts
• Able to lift weights up to 25 KG
• Must physically fit with no medical conditions