Truck Driver | Waste Operator - Hawkes Bay

Truck Driver | Waste Operator - Hawkes Bay Proudly Family-Owned | Operated across New Zealand, Australia and United States 95 Years of Trusted Experience | Earn $28 - $34 per hour + Monthly KPI Bonus Full Uniform and PPE provided| Full Training Provided + Ongoing Support Monday to Friday | Full-Time, Permanent role | Join a Stable and Essential Industry JJ’s iconic green fleet of trucks are out on the road every day, keeping our communities moving. Despite this, we are much more than meets the eye, with 23 divisions - spanning research and development, development of bespoke technology and equipment, maintenance of heavy vehicles, in house advisory, through to oil refining, and converting waste into clean energy, over 140 sites internationally, nearly 3,500 employees, and a fleet of over 2,500 vehicles. Operating in New Zealand for over 26 years, we have 9 depots; and continue to grow . . With our people at the heart of the JJ’s, the company is proud to offer a broad range of career pathways, from Drivers, Mechanics, Engineers, IT, Administration, Safety, Finance, and beyond. Work with us! ABOUT THE ROLE Join JJ’s as a Class 2 / 4 Driver | Waste Operator based out of our Hastingsdepot in Whakatu, serving the Hawkes Bay Region. You’ll be behind the wheel of our safe, modern, and well-maintained waste collection vehicle - supported by our own on-site workshop and our bespoke in truck technologies. As we are an essential service provider, you will benefit from a stable and permanent role, regular hours with attractive pay rates, and a potential monthly KPI bonus. ABOUT YOU Hold a current class 2 or 4 NZ licence Experience with Rear Lift, Crane, Side Lift, or Front Lift trucks is preferred (however, full training and ongoing support will be provided) Reliable and punctual - you show up on time, ready to get the job done An early riser – with shifts commencing around 4am - 6:30 am Able to follow a driver a routed run but flexible and resourceful enough to adapt on the go Physically capable and enough strength to engage in regular manual handling, including loading and unloading bins Professional and approachable - the friendly face of JJ's to our customers and a team player Safety-conscious and committed to following all policies and procedures Willing to complete a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol test BENEFITS We appreciate there is more to life than work, we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done; with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including: The security of an essential services industry Full-time, permanent role with attractive pay - $28 - $34 per hour + Bonus Potential Monthly KPI Bonus Full Uniform and PPE provided Full Comprehensive training and ongoing support NEXT STEPS Depending on the role, the recruitment process may vary slightly; this could include phone and/or face-to-face interviews, skills-based assessments, pre-employment medicals and of course, an opportunity to meet the team. To view our other vacancies or more information about the role visit: jjswaste.co.nz/careers ABOUT THE COMPANY Founded in 1932, JJ’s Waste & Recycling is Australasia’s largest family-owned and operated waste management company. From our beginnings as a small family business, we’ve grown into a global operation servicing Australia, New Zealand and the United States. We’re actively involved in environmental management and training, converting waste into clean energy, diverting food waste from landfill by turning it into compost, and manufacturing customised waste management equipment. We also specialise in asbestos removal, refining and recycling oil, managing and maintaining our fleet in-house, and leveraging our own bespoke technology systems. On top of that, we operate a dedicated scientific and medical distribution division — making us a truly diverse and innovative organisation. Despite our size, we are still a family run business and along with that comes good old fashion family values, such as honesty, integrity, humility and respect. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, reliability and performance, where every employee is valued and supported to grow, contribute and succeed. We remain focused on the future - investing in our people, service provision, safety, technology and sustainable waste solutions. We appreciate every application; however, due to the volume received, we’ll only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted. Must have complete, unrestricted rights to work in New Zealand #J-18808-Ljbffr