Trents Delivery Driver - Class 1 or 2

About us:

Trents are a significant player in the South Island foodservice and retail convenience markets. We have branches and teams across the South Island looking after regional and national customers. We pride ourselves on our wide range of quality products, great team, dynamic culture and commitment to excellent customer service.

We are part of Foodstuffs South Island, our 100% kiwi-owned and operated cooperative that supports the brands that we all know and love - PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, and On the Spot - as well as our Trents customers.

About the role:

We are looking for either a Class 2 or Class 1 Delivery Driver to join the team, the purpose of this role is to complete safe, timely and effective movement and delivery of customer orders, and to consistently provide excellent customer service.

Hours of work: Tuesday to Saturday 6am – 2.30pm

Key Accountabilities:

• • Safely and effectively carry out all scheduled and short notice deliveries to Foodstuffs and Trents customers on time and within company guidelines
  • Ensure you operate within all legal/NZTA/NZ driving requirements at all times including all E-Road logbook entries
  • Ensure all E-Road pre-start inspections are carried out and report any issues/defects to your supervisor/manager
  • Safely load and unload vehicles in line with site operating procedures
  • Actively engage in the company Health & Safety programme and ensure all guidelines are consistently followed
  • Support the purpose, vision and values of FSSI

About you:

We’re looking for someone who has: 

• • Full, clean, current NZ driver's licence with all necessary classes/endorsements
  • Proven customer service experience and the ability to think on your feet to offer solutions
  • Good level of physical fitness and the ability to complete regular lifting up to 25 kgs
  • Proven communication and interpersonal skills
  • Forklift licence is desirable

Don't Meet Every Requirement? 

We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role.

What we offer:

• • The opportunity to begin a career with a company that fosters personal development and encourages internal promotion
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • An excellent work environment with a competitive remuneration package, including medical insurance (after a qualifying period)
  • Discounted purchasing at Trents and other merchants

Apply now:

Ready to take on the challenge? We'd love to hear from you – apply now. If you have any questions, please reach out to the team at scott.muir@trents.co.nz. 

Foodstuffs South Island is a Pride Pledge organisation, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength. 

In line with our commitment to the health and safety of our people and communities we have an active drug and alcohol policy, and successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.