Transport Swinglift Operator

Major Objectives / Accountabilities:

• Operate Class 5 vehicles, including swinglifts and hiabs, in a safe and responsible manner, encompassing truck and trailer units, semi-trailers, and other heavy vehicle combinations as required.

• Load, secure, and unload freight/materials following company and industry standards.

• Complete daily vehicle checks and maintain logbooks in compliance with NZTA regulations.

• Transport goods to and from customer sites, depots, and distribution centers on time.

• Follow Health & Safety policies, fatigue management, and road transport legislation.

• Report any vehicle faults, incidents, or delays to management.

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional company image.

• Assist with general yard or warehouse duties when required.

• Ensure assigned vehicle is kept clean, tidy and well presented.

Operations:

• Provide a high level of customer service and professionalism in all dealings with clients, transporters, and external parties.

• Maintain all assigned documentation and processes.

• Facilitate solution-oriented communication.

• Provide cover for other drivers during Leave & Breaks when required.

• At all times act in the best interest of the business. Ensure the business reputation, presentation and image is upheld and promoted accordingly in the industry.

• Ensure your work areas and shared lunchrooms are kept clean & tidy.

• Complete assigned daily, weekly, and monthly task list as agreed with manager.

• Carry out routine equipment inspections and maintenance, including but not limited to greasing chains and checking transmission and hydraulic fluid levels, topping up as required.

• Any other duties as required.

Health & Safety:

• Comply with all HSE legislation, regulation, code of practice, Company policies, procedures, standards, and best practice relevant to your responsibility.

• Actively ensure all employees, contractors and visitors on site comply with all Company HSE policies, procedures, and standards.

• Understand the role and its safety elements. Behave consistently and always promote a safe work culture.