Hiab Driver - Fixed Term Contract

Our CARTERS Whitianga branch is seeking an experienced Hiab driver to join the team on a fixed-term basis until the end of January 2027. You will be delivering timber and building products to customers across the Whitianga area, providing quality, reliable service while keeping safety and customer relationships a top priority. If you're an experienced Hiab operator who knows their way around a busy construction site and you'd like to join a well-established team for the busy season ahead, keep reading.

About the Role

• Efficiently load and deliver orders, navigating various residential and commercial construction sites
• Hands-on experience operating a Hiab crane, with a strong understanding of load limits, safe rigging, and slinging safety requirements
• Deliver exceptional customer service to all, whether on-site or off-site, ensuring their needs are met to the highest standard
• Support the yard team when required to load and unload delivery vans and trucks
• Recommend suitable products tailored to customer preferences
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold safety standards through general branch housekeeping

About You

You will be the perfect fit for this role if you are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and have the following skills, qualities, and certifications.

• Minimum Class 4 essential, Class 5 desirable
• Hiab licence and experience
• Forklift F Endorsed licence with OSH certificate
• Current full Class 1 New Zealand driver's licence
• Solid understanding of load restraint and NZ load securing requirements
• Experience navigating tight residential construction sites with overhead hazards and soft ground
• A team-focused attitude with a positive, can-do approach, and the ability to build rapport with our customers
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach, with the ability to work to tight delivery schedules
• Physically fit, with a safety-conscious approach to manual handling
• Strong safety awareness and understanding of relevant regulations
• Confident navigating computer systems, with a firm grasp of technology
• Building industry knowledge an advantage

Advantages of Advancing Your Career with Carters

• Well maintained fleet, with a focus on Health and Safety
• Stability and a focus on work life balance, this role offers permanent full-time employment
• Attractive hourly rate, guaranteed 40 hours a week
• 7.5% benefits package designed to support your health and financial security. This includes fully covered Southern Cross Health Insurance, participation in our Superannuation Savings Scheme, Life and Disability Insurance coverage, and contributions to KiwiSaver
• Company buying privileges across all CARTERS stores
• Training, Development and Promotional opportunities

Apply now to join the CARTERS team!

Please be advised that this position is exclusively open to candidates possessing valid working entitlements in New Zealand (Citizens, Permanent residents, or those holding valid work visas).