Truck Driver / Yardperson

Please Quote Reference Number 18588
**- Drive, deliver and work hands-on in our busy yard

• Class 2 licence essential
• Join the fun and friendly team at Stratford ITM**

Stratford ITM is locally owned and operated and part of New Zealand's largest group of independent timber, hardware and building supply merchants.

We're looking for a reliable and responsible Truck Driver / Yardperson to join our team.

This is more than just a driving role. You'll be responsible for delivering building materials safely and efficiently, while also getting involved in the yard and helping keep customer orders moving.

What you'll be doing:

• Coordinating deliveries with the Delivery Co-ordinator and yard team
• Confirming customers have been notified of delivery times
• Loading your own truck and checking all required materials are onboard
• Planning loads efficiently to minimise unnecessary trips
• Delivering farm buildings and yard orders safely and on time
• Loading and securing building materials correctly
• Maintaining Stratford ITM standards across the delivery operation
• Keeping the truck clean, tidy and well maintained
• Carrying out general yard duties when not making deliveries
• Loading and unloading trucks with a forklift as required
• Monitoring the daybook and ensuring orders are ready and correct
• Keeping the workshop and yard clean, tidy and organised
• Communicating professionally with customers and team members
• Monitoring stock levels and reporting when replenishment is required
• Checking the Hi-Ab truck's RUC, COF and registration are current

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

• A confident and responsible driver
• Reliable, punctual and safety-focused
• Organised and able to plan deliveries efficiently
• Customer-focused and professional
• A good communicator who enjoys dealing with customers
• Able to work independently and use initiative
• Happy to get stuck into general yard work between deliveries
• Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on work
• Experienced with loading and securing building materials

Experience in building supplies, a timber yard, transport or a similar environment would be an advantage.

Forklift experience or a current forklift licence would also be beneficial.

Licence requirements

A Class 2 licence is essential. A current Hiab Ticket / operating experience would be an advantage.

What we offer:

• Full-time, ongoing employment
• Medical insurance
• A varied role combining driving and yard work
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training and development opportunities
• The opportunity to work for an established local business

If you're an experienced driver, or someone looking to develop your driving career while working in a busy building supplies environment, we'd love to hear from you.

APPLY NOW and complete the online application form.