Description
Summary:
This role involves safely operating vehicles, delivering food products, providing excellent customer service, and supporting warehouse tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Highlights:
1. Thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
2. Ensure timely and excellent delivery of food orders
3. Join a supportive and growing team
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your contribution truly matters?
Our Waikato branch is seeking an experienced Class 2 Delivery Driver to join our supportive and growing team.
We value hard work, collaboration, and a positive attitude. This role has been created due to increased workload over the festive season, higher-than-forecast volumes, and the onboarding of a key customer.
Position Snapshot
* Location: Main street Place, Te Rapa, Hamilton
* Employment Type: Permanent full-time
* Start Date: Immediate
* Roster: Between Monday and Saturday (5:00 am – 3:00 pm)
About the Role
As a Delivery Driver at Service Foods, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our customers receive their orders on time and in excellent condition. You'll deliver a wide range of food products across the mighty Waikato region, while providing outstanding customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
* Safely operate vans and trucks to transport goods
* Load and unload products securely
* Deliver orders accurately and on time
* Maintain delivery logs and documentation
* Interact professionally with clients
* Adhere to traffic laws and safety regulations
* Report vehicle maintenance issues
* Assist with warehouse duties when needed
* Perform daily vehicle checks and cleaning
* Support dispatch and picking tasks as required
About You
We're looking for someone who is reliable, customer-focused, and ready to hit the ground running.
You'll need:
* A full Class 2 driver's licence (manual driving required)
* Relevant driving experience
* Strong communication and customer service skills
* Good knowledge of Waikato and surrounding region
* Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure.
* Physically fit and capable of repetitive heavy lifting
* Clean driving and criminal record
* Reliable transport for commuting
* Basic knowledge of food ingredients is a plus
* A positive attitude and team spirit
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be considered, you must be a NZ citizen, permanent resident, or have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks including:
* Employment references
* Ministry of Justice and ACC verifications
* Alcohol and drug testing by an accredited provider
How to Apply
If you're ready to drive your career forward with a fast-growing NZ business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online now with your CV and cover letter.