Truck Driver N/S
Company
Hynds Pipe Systems Limited
Location
Pokeno, Waikato, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
37 days ago
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Job Description
Join Hynds as a Concrete/Agi Driver in Pokeno, reporting to the Batch Plant Supervisor. You'll deliver product to schedule across our site teams while keeping your truck clean and road-ready. Flexible hours available, including shifts and Saturdays.Key ResponsibilitiesFollow delivery instructions and deliver orders on timeDrive safely per the road code and Hynds' standardsKeep the truck clean and tidy; assist in the yard as neededFollow all health and safety requirementsWhat You'll BringFull Class 4 NZ driver licence; forklift licence preferred2+ years' experience driving Class 2 or higherUnderstanding of concrete and its handlingStrong safety mindset, good communication, and reliable timekeepingComfortable working independently, in a team, and in confined spacesWho We AreFounded in 1973, Hynds is NZ's premier supplier of wastewater and water-based waste management products for civil and rural infrastructure. Family owned, we're guided by values of putting people first, doing what's right, and connecting with our customers.Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen and criminal history check, and have the legal right to work in NZ.
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As per the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, the adult minimum wage in New Zealand is NZ$24.50 per hour from 1 April 2026 for all roles including plumbers. Qualified plumbers receive at least this rate plus overtime at 1.5 times after 40 hours per week. Plumbers must also hold current registration with the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board to work legally.
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