Forklift Instructor

About the opportunity:
Our client is a leader in forklift training within the Auckland region.
They continue to expand due to their high standard of customer service and attention to detail.
This has created the opportunity to employ a new team player.

The company is prepared to train and certify an experienced forklift driver who is confident and outgoing to fill this role or someone with forklift training and an existing training certification.

Role description:

The Registered Forklift Instructor will be responsible for providing top-notch forklift training, adhering to the Approved Code of Practice for Training Operators and Instructors of Powered Industrial Lift Trucks.

Reporting to the Directors, the instructor will play a crucial role in promoting a safe work environment through effective training.

As you are traveling to sites to deliver training a full drivers license and clean record is a must.

Responsibilities will include:
Demonstrate excellence in teaching, the ability to inspire, motivate and empower students to succeed
Provide instructional training in policy, procedures, and all regulatory compliance as it relates to forklifts and operators, including compliance with any local regulations and laws
Assume duties of a Sales Representative, as well as Cold Calls on potential customers if no scheduled training
Attend evening staff meeting followed by dinner once every 4-6 weeks

This role will suit someone with all or some of the following background/experience/qualities:

Full New Zealand Class 1 or 2 Drivers Licence with a clean record
Strong knowledge of forklift driving, forklift training certification is a bonus.
Strong work ethic
Confident speaking to small crowds
Reliable and available for courses
"People person" with an easy-going personality
Reliable and available for courses – 10 hour days with 1 full Saturday and 1 Saturday morning required every 5 weeks

About the company:

Our client provides an extensive range of worksite training courses to companies and individuals; offering forklift licensing, wheels, tracks and rollers, dangerous goods and elevated work platform courses.

They provide training options at a student's workplace or at their facility or online (for some course options).

The company brand has become widely known for providing a high standard of training, delivered by highly experienced personnel, from the office staff to the trainers, through to senior management; making the entire training process from booking to the issuing of certification, easy and enjoyable.

What they will offer

Full use company Vehicle, tablet and phone
Training and certification
Team focussed approach, excellent social environment
Roster includes 2 X 4 day weekends every 5 weeks

To find out more:
If you are interested in finding out more about the role, please apply via the link.
If you have any specific questions, please advise in your cover letter or email us at

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