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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Logistics/Transport
Business
Higgins
Location
Thames-Coromandel
Job Reference
37498
Posted Date
14-Apr-2025
Closing Date
13-May-2025

Description

Higgins are looking for a Class 5 Driver for the Maintenance team who look after the East Waikato Network Outcomes Contract. This contract covers the Hauraki Plains - Coromandel Peninsula. We’re looking for reliable drivers who are ready to make an impact and grow their careers.

As an experienced Driver you will be confident in all driving situations whether you are loading various mobile plant, operating tip truck and trailers or similar. You will also be willing to assist with civils work including operating plant such as excavators. 

Come join the Higgins team:
  • Competitive hourly rate  
  • Permanent role with guaranteed 40 hours 
  • Join a supportive team that treat each other like Whānau
  • Ongoing training and development to help you reach your career goals
  • Brand new PPE gear (that’s your own personal protective equipment)
  • Access to Fletchers Building Benefits Programme, including: 
    • A market-leading parental leave policy to ensure employees are well supported throughout one of life’s most significant events.
    • FB employee share scheme, educational and welfare funds
    • A significant portfolio of retail benefits across major NZ businesses such as ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung

What you’ll bring to the role:
  • Class 5 License is essential for this role, 
  • WTR & Dangerous Goods preferable but we can assist you to get these 
  • Truck and Trailer Experience, preferably in roadworks or construction
  • Familiarity with manual Roadranger gearboxes is essential
  • A strong commitment to safety, both for yourself and others on site
  • Team player 
  • Flexible, committed and reliable – will turn up rain or shine
  • Passion for our industry and the willingness to work hard and learn

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependents

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haere
 
We welcome your individuality. We are enriched by so many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger.