Fuel Tanker Driver - Northland Based

Position based in Whangarei

What do we offer?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Be part of a great team.
• Work within our well-maintained fleet.
• Employee discounts
• Fully subsidised health insurance after 12 months service
• Training and development
• Staff referral scheme

As a national fuel distributor and hauler, Allied Petroleum has been committed to steadfast service and strong relationships since our beginning. As part of the wider HW Richardson Group of Companies, we believe in -

• Be Customer Driven
• Work Together
• Walk the Talk
• Be Respectful
• Get Home Safe

Allied Petroleum specialises in delivering fuel and lubricants to our customers across New Zealand. We pride ourselves on working safely and with the utmost professionalism.

We are seeking a professional Class 5 Driver to join our team in Whangarei on a 3-day, 3-night, 3-off rotating shift roster based in Northland.

You must have a minimum of Class 5 licence with 3 years' experience and take pride in personal presentation and your equipment. As we work in a safety sensitive role, you will need to ensure that you are vigilant in following our standard operating procedures as well as adhering to our safety rules and policies.

To be successful for the role ideally, you'll be able to demonstrate:

• Maintain communication with Fleet Operations
• Understand and follow APL SAFED defensive driving principles always.
• Ensure trucks and tankers are kept clean and tidy to set standards.
• Ensure vehicles driven carry all documentation required by law.
• Follow set procedures for pre-shift checks, loading, driving, and unloading.

We require our drivers to be customer-focused to ensure our customers always have fuel. Previous fuel experience and a current DG licence would be advantageous but full fuel industry training will be provided to the successful applicant.

If you are looking for a fantastic opportunity to work within a tightknit team, in the Petroleum industry, with a business that is committed to growing you and your career - then apply now!  

Candidates for the position must have the right to work in NZ at the time of application.

To apply for this job go to: https://hwrcareers.co.nz/Vacancies

Reference Code: 6775601

Applications close 11 Jul 2025