Summary: Join a dedicated team transporting milk samples, providing essential relief driving for various early morning runs. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to be part of an essential service supporting NZ's dairy industry 2. Supportive and friendly team environment 3. Regular casual work with advanced scheduling About Us: Our Company specializes in the transport of milk sample products that require laboratory testing. Product pickups are collected from a number of dairy sites beyond Christchurch for delivery into Chch Airport and other destinations. We operate 7 days per week, 365 days per year. We are looking for staff (to replace several loyal staff who deservedly are now retiring) to join our dedicated team as a casual employee. Regular scheduled work is available. We have three main Runs……. Run A – Leaves Chch approximately 2.30am, duration approximately 6 hours. Run B – Leaves Chch approximately 4.15am, duration approximately 3 ¼ hours. Run C – Leaves Chch approximately 8.00am (10am Sundays), duration approximately 5 hours. The focus of this position is to predominantly provide cover for Run B and provide relief cover (for our main driver) for Runs A and C. Eventually the successful applicant with be trained in all three runs. All runs leave from base which is in Harewood, close to the Chch Airport. Our vehicles are vans and only require a car licence to drive. We operate a 2-4 week in advance drivers schedule for our casual employees. It is very rare for us to call you on the day to check your availability, that would only be in the event of an emergency. The preferred successful applicant/s would be someone who had the flexibility to be scheduled across all three of our runs. Ideal Applicant: • A full, clean New Zealand driver's licence • A confident and competent driving history. • Be physically fit and able to routinely lift items up to 20 kg’s. • Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic. • Ability to work independently • Good communication skills • Attention to detail when handling samples and documentation • A professional and friendly manner • Be flexible to work across all three Runs on intermittent days including some weekends and statutory days when scheduled. • Comfortable with very early morning starts. Previous shift work or early morning work experience would be an advantage. • Drug Testing and Police checks will also be required What we offer: • Full training and support including specific training in our company mobile phone app. • A supportive and friendly team environment • Regular casual work • An opportunity to be part of an essential service supporting New Zealand's dairy industry Registering your interest / Application Process: If you are dependable, enjoy working independently, and are looking for regular casual employment we would love to hear from you. This position may also suit someone semi-retired/retired who is still very active, fit and healthy. Remuneration is above average for this type of role. If you are interested in this role, please email Julie on gullick@xtra.co.nz registering your interest and include a paragraph about why this position interests you. I will then forward our Application Form and Job Description/Person Specification for your reference. Please note that due to planned leave and intermittent internet access over the coming weeks, there may be some delay in responding to enquiries and forwarding application documents. Your patience and understanding are appreciated. Applications will ONLY be considered on our official Application Form. Once a completed Application Form has been received, shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We are aiming to commence training for successful applicants in July 2026. NB: This is a casual/part-time driver position providing relief cover across our three runs. Regular scheduled work is available; however, this is not a full-time position. Please do not apply if you are seeking full-time employment.
Trademe · HR
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