Class 4 or 5 Delivery Driver

About us:

Riverlea Group Ltd is a NZ family owned and operated manufacturer and distributor of high-quality brands.  Operating successfully since 1991, we proudly manufacture a range of reputable products at our custom-built site in Hamilton.

Our own brand of trusted garden sheds alongside our industry leading cladding and flashings division form the core of our business, these are supported by a range of lifestyle products and wheelbarrows.   Providing our customers with exceptional quality products and service is what drives us and forms part of our core values.

We’re growing rapidly, and are currently building a bigger, better facility so we can keep up with the demand. You will soon have an expansive, modern office space while enjoying a vibrant, positive team culture. We are on a journey and want humble, hungry, and smart people to come along with us.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a customer focused, competent, Class 4 or 5 driver, with a great attitude, and a passion to contribute to our fast-growing family company. If you have or are interested in gaining your Hi-ab license then that's a bonus!

As a driver at Riverlea Group Ltd, you’ll interact with our customers on a regular basis so a friendly and personable demeanor is a must have. We are looking for candidates that display honesty and integrity, coupled with a willingness to grow and develop. To be better in your role every day.

This role will also involve some general production duties in our factory, this will be on days when there are no deliveries scheduled and over time will lessen as we grow this division of the business to its full capacity.

A Monday to Friday schedule is standard. The role may include the odd overnight stay from time to time.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful candidate will:

 Hold a Class 4 or 5 licence.

• Be willing to contribute as a production team member, if and when required, especially on days when there are no deliveries scheduled.

• Preferably have experience in the cartage of roofing or similar products.

• Preferably have experience with roof lifts of steel.

• Be prepared to drive on offroad tracks to some rural building sites.

• Be healthy and fit to achieve tasks set out in the job description.

• Display competent driving and operational skills.

• Hold a clean Drivers Licence

• Demonstrate a passion for attending to our customers’ needs in a positive, friendly way.

• Be fluent in English, with clear verbal communication skills.

• Have the ability to think on the run.

• Be supportive of and aligned with our Company values.

Riverlea Group is a busy, positive and ever-changing workplace.  We understand the need to give the best possible service to our great customers. If this sounds like a journey you would like to become a part of, we would like to hear from you!

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

OUR CORE VALUES

Just Make It Happen!

We are action-focused, reliable, self-motivated and hardworking individuals who exhibit a persistent drive to accomplish our goals.  Our enthusiasm is contagious and breeds success. No jobs too small, no person is too big, we just get on with it.

Think & Feel Like Our Customers

Our team remain relentlessly focused on providing positive outcomes.   Our customer’s journey is the responsibility of the entire company - not just a department or a single person. We take pride in delivering consistently positive experiences every day.

Never Stop Improving!

To be effective we optimise our performance like a formula 1 race car. We push boundaries, seize opportunities and continually improve where we can, from products to processes, our service and ourselves.  We know that when we stop improving, we don’t win races. So, we explore new ways of doing things, striving to improve and challenge the status quo.

Care About Others

We are a family on a journey, and at the heart of our values lies a deep sense of care and compassion for others.  Consistently loyal, we remain allies, devoted to the best interests and care of our people and community. We are empathetic listeners and strive to understand the needs of those around us. We remember that people may forget what we say but will never forget how we made them feel.

Positive Passionate People

We look for people that bring positive energy to the workplace. We like enthusiasm because it’s contagious and an attitude that breeds success. We like warm & friendly -be the sunshine in the room!   We are welcoming and our people are passionate about what they do.

If you feel that you have the relevant aptitude and attitude to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you.