Truck Driver

**Class 4 Truck Driver
- Waiheke Island**

We have an exciting opportunity for a **Class 4 Truck Driver** to come and join our **Tahi Road, Waiheke** team on a permanent basis (minimum 35 hours per week). **Due to early starts, this role requires a Waiheke resident.**

If you take pride in your presentation and team work, and you have a natural ability to provide a high level of customer service along with a strong work ethic then read on.

Hourly wage is $33 - $34 based on experience.

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**:

- Auckland Metro and 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

**Requirements**:
**To be successful in this role you will need to have the following skills, qualifications, experience and attributes**:

- Minimum of 2 years Class 4 to 5 driving experience
- Dangerous Goods and forklift endorsement is advantageous
- Good knowledge of Waiheke Island
- Physically fit
- Logistics and/or warehousing experience
- Sound understanding of log book regulations and requirements
- Clean record, good communication skills, presentable and a team player
- Ability to stay calm when under pressure

There is a minimum number of 35 hours per week however there is a requirement to work additional hours during peak times, including summer.

Start times can vary from 4am to 6am, Monday to Friday (and every 3rd Saturday) with finish times varying from 1pm to 6pm dependent on the freight run.

**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