Driver Class 4/5 - Palmerston North

The opportunityWe have opportunities available for experienced Class 4-5 Drivers to join our Surfacing team in the Manawatu at our Palmerston North branch. You will need to have dirt on your boots when it comes to driving within roading and civil transportation environments, this means you will have demonstrated experience and be competent operating heavy trucks and the loading and unloading of specialised roading equipment and materials. It is essential you have a sound understanding of road methodologies along with proven experience in metal spreading and asphalt supply chain. This is a role not for the faint hearted we need you to be experienced within the industry, which means having an understanding of the importance safety plays in our industry, along with the desire to work for a company that knows how important our Teams are in delivering what we do best – Roading and Infrastructure.Interested?If you are looking for a role with variety, challenge and a great team then this is what we need from you:Full clean Class 4-5 New Zealand Driver’s License, WTR
Strong focus on health and safety not just your own but your colleagues and the public
Self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to think for yourself
A reasonable level of physical fitness due to the physical nature of the role
Reliable, honest and flexible
In return, we can offer:• Permanent, full-time guaranteed work• Competitive hourly rate + Overtime rates • On-going training and development • Access to the Fletcher Building Benefits Programme, which includes discounted health insurance, family scholarships, share schemes and discount on fuel just to name a few for you and your family to enjoy!Why Higgins?Higgins (part of the Fletcher Building Group) is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. Many people have built great careers with Higgins over the last 60 years. As a member of the Higgins Green Team that opportunity is open to you as we work, grow and have fun together building tomorrows New Zealand.Higgins Contractors is committed to providing a safe and drug free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test prior to commencement of employment.If you are looking for your next role with an industry leader then don’t miss out on this opportunity