Yard Hand/driver

2 weeks ago


Tauranga, New Zealand Kennards Hire Full time

Yard Hand/Driver - Permanent

Tauranga
- Largest family-owned equipment hire company | Ongoing training & development
- Profit Share | Access to EAP | No experience required - Full training provided
- Uniforms & PPE provided | Annual Awards Program | Current Drivers Licence a must
- Street parking available | Located in Tauranga South
**About the role**

As the Kennards Hire representative to our customers, we support you with the training and development you need to be successful in your role. The Yard Hand/Driver is the critical link between a Kennards Hire branch, our customers and their projects, big or small. You’ll be in charge of everything that makes our customers’ job easy; expert advice, pickups, deliveries and making sure our equipment is ready for hire.

This role requires you to;
- Instruct and demonstrate to customers on how to safely use our equipment.
- As the Driver, perform pickup and delivery of equipment from customer sites, which includes safely loading and unloading of equipment
- Provide exceptional customer service in all customer interactions
- Maintain the high standard and quality of equipment through regular servicing and minor repairs.
- Perform cleaning of branch facilities and maintenance of equipment as required
- Perform equipment ‘check in’ and ‘check out’ inspections
**About you**
- Successful applicants have come from various backgrounds such as; Customer service, building & construction, hospitality, retail, driver, landscaping, trade & maintenance.
- A current driver's licence
- The availability to work some weekend days.
- This role requires some physical components including lifting and standing on your feet for long periods. A level of physical fitness is required and the ability to pass a drug test
- Strong communication skills
- Be proactive and keen to learn new skills
- An interest in machinery and equipment, although training will be provided
- A positive attitude and team player
- A COVID-19 vaccination is preferred for this role as Kennards Hire operates as part of the construction industry in NZ and our customer sites may require this.
**Why join the family**
- We are Australia and New Zealand’s largest family-owned equipment hire company
- We are a great place to work certified employer offering a great company and team culture no matter where you work
- Our values are at the heart of everything we do; One Family, Fair Dinkum, Taking Hire Higher & Every Customer a Raving Fan
- We offer great Benefits & Rewards such as;
- Profit Share bonus
- Paid Parental Leave
- Extensive training and development throughout your career with us
- Career progression and internal transfer opportunities - across state and international borders
- Staff discount rates on our hire gear
- Annual Awards night, Team BBQs and many other fun social events

Please note: Background/Police Checks will be carried out as part of the recruitment process



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