Container Hoist & Truck Driver
Company
Qube
Location
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
What’s in it for you?Weekly pay + KiwiSaver + Free health insuranceOperate powerful container hoists up to 45,000kgFull on-the-job training and ongoing supportWhat You'll Be DoingOperate serious heavy machinery - container hoists up to 45,000kg and a class 5 trucksMoving containers safely and efficiently around the yardLoading, unloading and driving trucksCommunicating with the team via RTWorking between the Hamilton depot and CT site working to achieve daily operational targetsMaintaining Qube’s commitment to a zero-harm safety cultureHours Monday–Friday, 7:00am–5:00pm and Saturday as required, 7:00am–12:00pmLocation Te Rapa, HamiltonWhat You'll BringFull Class 5 licence with a clean driving recordExperience operating heavy vehicles, trucks or machineryFlexible in your working environment across sitesStrong reliability, attendance and punctualityA positive attitude and team-focused approachRequirementsPass a pre-employment medical and drug testMOJ criminal history checkLegal right to work in New ZealandWhy Qube? At Qube, you'll enjoy steady full-time hours, weekly pay and support from day one. We invest in our people through hands-on training and provide a safe, team-focused environment where reliability and hard work are recognised and rewarded.Apply Now Ready to get behind the controls? Click Apply and upload your CV today.Have questions before applying? Call 0800 SCS JOBS (0800 727 5627) for a chat.
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