Container Hoist & Truck Driver

Container Hoist & Truck Driver


Company
Qube
Location
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
What’s in it for you?Weekly pay + KiwiSaver + Free health insuranceOperate powerful container hoists up to 45,000kgFull on-the-job training and ongoing supportWhat You'll Be DoingOperate serious heavy machinery - container hoists up to 45,000kg and a class 5 trucksMoving containers safely and efficiently around the yardLoading, unloading and driving trucksCommunicating with the team via RTWorking between the Hamilton depot and CT site working to achieve daily operational targetsMaintaining Qube’s commitment to a zero-harm safety cultureHours Monday–Friday, 7:00am–5:00pm and Saturday as required, 7:00am–12:00pmLocation Te Rapa, HamiltonWhat You'll BringFull Class 5 licence with a clean driving recordExperience operating heavy vehicles, trucks or machineryFlexible in your working environment across sitesStrong reliability, attendance and punctualityA positive attitude and team-focused approachRequirementsPass a pre-employment medical and drug testMOJ criminal history checkLegal right to work in New ZealandWhy Qube? At Qube, you'll enjoy steady full-time hours, weekly pay and support from day one. We invest in our people through hands-on training and provide a safe, team-focused environment where reliability and hard work are recognised and rewarded.Apply Now Ready to get behind the controls? Click Apply and upload your CV today.Have questions before applying? Call 0800 SCS JOBS (0800 727 5627) for a chat.

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Q What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in New Zealand as of 2026?
As per the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, the adult minimum wage for welders in New Zealand is NZ$26.00 per hour effective 1 April 2026. Welders under 18 receive NZ$20.80 per hour with no youth rates applying after age 16. Overtime rates start at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 40 hours per week.
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As per Immigration New Zealand, overseas welders need a Straight to Residence visa or Accredited Employer Work Visa valid for up to 3 years if they hold ANZSCO skill level 3 qualifications. Applicants must earn at least NZ$29.66 per hour and provide a job offer from an accredited employer before 31 December 2026.
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As per the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, welders require a New Zealand Certificate in Welding Level 3 or 4 plus 2 years of documented experience in structural or pipe welding. International applicants must have their credentials assessed by NZQA with at least 1,200 hours of practical training completed by 2026.
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As per the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, applicants must submit a CV, NZQA qualification assessment, current welding tickets such as AS/NZS 2980, and a police certificate issued within the last 6 months. Applications for roles starting after 1 July 2026 also require proof of English language proficiency at IELTS 5.0.
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