Fuel Tanker Driver - Gisborne

Fern Energy Ltd are seeking to employ a professional Tanker Driver. We offer a rate between $36.00 - $39.00 for this role.

This is a permanent position based in Gisborne, but due to the nature of the job, you may be required to travel away from home.

Fuel industry experience is preferred, if you are an experienced Class 5 operator looking for your next challenge, why not come and join our Team!

The key responsibility of this role is to ensure the safe transport and delivery of fuel to meet our customer demands in a compliant manner. These deliveries will include bulk deliveries and deliveries to rural based customers. You must ensure that all delivery runs are completed efficiently and within time. You will also be required to load transport, maintain the vehicle in a roadworthy condition and assist with any other work that may be reasonably required.

Our team strives for high performance, and we pride ourselves on the Service we deliver to our customers.

As part of joining our team at Fern you can expect:

• A competitive remuneration package
• Full training for the role
• On-going industry training
• All Uniform and PPE gear supplied
• Permanent contract with a minimum 80 hours guaranteed pay per fortnight
• Days of work are Monday - Sunday inclusive, a weekly roster will be issued a week in advance

Minimum requirements:

• 2 years’ driving experience
• Class 5 License
• Must be confident and experienced with towing a trailer
• Must be physically fit. The role involves multiple stops each working day which means a significant number of times you will be required to climb in and out of the cab.
• The role also requires fitness to be able to climb up and down ladders at many customer sites.
• ‘Live’ load experienced preferred
• Current Dangerous Goods License, or the ability to obtain one
• Flexibility to meet the demands of the operation (some seasonal demands)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• To communicate with other stakeholders
• To document and complete all necessary paperwork including timesheets, reports, logbooks, declarations etc.
• Must be capable of using a smart phone and in-cab tablet device (with training provided)
• Dedicated to following health and safety and standard operating procedures
• A proven track record of operating safety
• A customer focused, solutions-based attitude

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Pre-Employment Medical including Drug and Alcohol Testing, Pre-Employment driving assessment, and MOJ criminal history check are all part of the recruitment process.

If you think you have what it takes to contribute to the ongoing success of our hardworking and fun team – then apply NOW!