Delivery Driver (Class 1) – Fresh Produce

Fresh Connection has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Class 1 Driver to deliver fresh produce to our customers through the Central and Lower North Island from our Grenada North Branch.

About Us…

Fresh Connection specialises in bringing together the food service industry and quality fresh produce straight from the growers. We’re ‘the little big guys’ – large enough to reliably supply and distribute across New Zealand, yet small enough to be flexible and nimble in delivering ‘hands on’ service and innovative custom solutions.  Fresh Connection operates six business units in three locations throughout New Zealand. We are a 24/7 business and operate across the wholesale distribution and food processing environments.

The Role…

We are looking for an experienced Driver with excellent customer service to drive Class 1 vehicles to deliver produce on various runs around Hutt Valley, Wairarapa, Manawatu and Wellington in a safe and timely manner.

• Shift days: Monday to Friday – availability to cover on Saturdays is required.
• Shift Hours: Variable depending on which delivery run you are rostered on. Start time range from 2.30am – 6am until finish times between 11am – 2pm.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Load, unload, and secure cargo as necessary, following safety protocols
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure roadworthiness
• Maintain cleanliness and basic maintenance of the vehicle as needed
• Communicate effectively with the operations team for any changes or issues during transportation
• Adhering to delivery schedules and routes
• Maintaining accurate records of deliveries and vehicle activities in the log book
• Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with clients during deliveries

The Ideal Candidate Will Have…

• A New Zealand full clean Class 1 Driving Licence (must) and forklift licence will be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of the Greater Wellington Region is a must.
• Good conversational English for an effective conversation – read, write and speak 
• Dedicated to excellent customer service 
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including heavy lifting to deliver our products 
• Enjoy being a team player

What’s in It for You…

• Discounts on fresh produce.
• Uniform provided
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• Reward and Recognition awards twice a year.

We look forward to hearing how you could make a difference at our workplace!

APPLICANT MUST HAVE CURRENT WORKING RIGHT TO WORK IN NZ.  No visa sponsorships are available. Please no agencies.