We are seeking a driver to join our team in Invercargill. In this role, you’ll operate a variety of trucks, while enjoying guaranteed hours and family-friendly shifts with a competitive hourly rate. A Class 4 licence is preferred, but we welcome applications from experienced Class 2 drivers.
About Us
WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.
As an Operator, you’ll be responsible for driving a range of vehicles equipped with the latest onboard technology to ensure safe and timely collections across Invercargill and surrounding areas. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Operate vehicles and equipment in accordance with training, instructions or operating procedures and company regulations.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on vehicle and/or equipment as and when required.
- Operate computerized systems and other work related systems.
- Perform loading and unloading duties and transport and disposal of varying waste materials, in accordance with company and client requirements.
- Undertake servicing, delivery and processing of waste as required.
You are customer-focused, reliable, and adaptable. You enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, and you’re open to learning new skills and ongoing training.
- Class 2 or 4 New Zealand driver’s licence
- Adaptable to varied tasks — no two days are the same
- Strong focus on health and safety
- Committed to providing excellent customer service
- A collaborative team player
What’s in it for You
- Guaranteed hours and family-friendly shifts
- A stable, rewarding career path
- Competitive hourly rate
- Access to the latest truck technology
- Ongoing training and development
How to Apply
To apply, click “Apply / I’m interested.”
Please note: we don’t always work to fixed closing dates and may start reviewing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants must be based in New Zealand with a current work visa, residency, or NZ citizenship.
Skills Required
- Class 2 or 4 New Zealand driver's licence
- Class 4 New Zealand driver's licence
- Based in New Zealand with current work visa, residency, or NZ citizenship
- Strong focus on health and safety
- Committed to providing excellent customer service
- Adaptable to varied tasks; able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to perform daily vehicle maintenance and safety checks and operate onboard/computerized systems
- Willingness to undertake ongoing training and development
What We Do
WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste, and environmental services provider, driven by our focus on safety, sustainability, and service and underpinned by innovation. We provide recycling and resource recovery services, solid waste management, liquid and hazardous waste collection, treatment and disposal. We design and operate state-of-the-art waste management and recycling facilities nationwide, including leading edge sustainable modern landfill and energy parks, material recovery facilities, transfer stations and liquid, hazardous and medical waste processing facilities. We understand that our biggest asset is our people and we’re committed to their safety and wellbeing. We’re a company where every day our people get to make a difference – whether this be through exploring recycling opportunities, looking at new ways to create energy from waste, or delivering a great customer service to building facilities that will last a lifetime. We work with a diverse range of customers, from residential homes and small businesses, councils, through to large multinational commercial and industrial clients that span almost every industry in New Zealand, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of services that can be tailored to meet the needs of our customers. Our focus is on the future, the possibilities it holds, and ultimately the protection of it.
