Careers

At Symons Group, looking after customers isn’t just about providing a service — it’s about taking ownership, communicating well and making sure commitments are delivered.

Symons Group is entering an exciting period of growth across transport, warehousing and logistics.

Our existing warehouse capacity is full; we’re planning a new 1,300m² facility to go live in March 2027, and we’re continuing to develop the services we provide to our customers.

To help us make the most of that opportunity, we’re looking for a Sales & Logistics Coordinator to join our team.

This is a varied, customer-facing and commercially focused role for someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems and taking responsibility for delivering the right outcomes.

We don’t believe in passing the buck. If it’s your customer, it’s your responsibility to help find the solution.

The role
Reporting to the Group Sales Manager, you’ll work with customers to understand their requirements, develop practical freight solutions and identify opportunities to grow our business.

You’ll be involved in preparing quotes, coordinating costs, supporting import and export movements and working with our transport, warehousing and operations teams to deliver on customer commitments.

We’re looking for someone who is commercially minded, enjoys building relationships and takes ownership from the initial enquiry through to the final outcome.

This is an opportunity to develop your commercial, sales and logistics expertise within a growing business. You don’t need to know everything from day one, but you do need the attitude, initiative and willingness to learn and follow things through.

What the role involves
You will:
• Maintain and build on existing customer relationships.
• Respond to customer enquiries, prepare quotes and follow up on opportunities.
• Prepare pricing for transport, warehousing, rail and other logistics services.
• Gather supplier costs and develop practical, commercially viable freight solutions.
• Support customers with import and export movements, including sea freight, rail, container handling and final delivery.
• Coordinate with our transport, warehousing and operations teams to deliver on customer commitments.
• Proactively follow freight movements and keep customers informed.
• Develop your understanding of freight pricing, commercial decision-making and business profitability.
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue and expand customer relationships.
The work will be varied. One day you might be pricing a transport movement, while the next you could be developing a complete import or export solution for a customer.

Run it. Price it. Sell it. And look after customers properly.

This role is not
• A quote-and-forget role where enquiries are passed on and never followed up.
• A position where customer problems become somebody else’s responsibility.
• Sitting behind a screen processing paperwork without understanding the operation behind it.
• A role where sales and operations work in silos.

We’re looking for someone who takes ownership, thinks ahead and follows things through. Someone who wants to understand how the business works and create solutions that work for everyone involved.

About you
You may already have experience in transport, freight forwarding, shipping, logistics, warehousing or sales. Previous freight experience would be an advantage, but it isn’t essential.
We’re more interested in your attitude, willingness to learn and ability to take ownership than whether you already know everything about freight.
Perhaps you understand kilometre rates, have experience preparing quotes or know your way around containers, rail, ports or warehousing.
Or maybe you’re commercially minded, good with people and looking for an opportunity to build a career in sales and logistics.
We can teach you how to quote freight. What’s harder to teach is genuine care, ownership and a willingness to follow things through.

We’re looking for someone who
• Communicates clearly and builds positive customer relationships.
• Takes ownership and follows things through to an outcome.
• Is naturally proactive and confident in taking initiative.
• Enjoys working with customers and collaborating with colleagues.
• Is comfortable working with numbers, costs and pricing.
• Is organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Is keen to develop their commercial, sales and logistics knowledge.
• Adapts well to a fast-paced environment and changing priorities.
• Takes pride in their work and contributes positively to the team.

What you’ll get in return
You’ll work alongside experienced people across transport, warehousing, operations and commercial management, developing your understanding of freight pricing, logistics solutions and customer relationships.
For the right person, this is an opportunity to build your commercial capability and grow alongside Symons Group.
We also believe there’s more to life than work. Family matters, staying active matters, and having a good life outside of work matters.
We want someone who works hard, takes pride in what they do and values life outside the office.

Why join the team at Symons?
Symons Group is a Taranaki-owned business operating across transport, warehousing, waste and logistics.

With a passion for trucks, Graham Symons established Symons Transport in 1984, starting from a small farm shed with one truck. Since then, the business has grown into a group of operations delivering services to customers across New Zealand.

Our success has been built around good people, strong relationships and getting the job done.

As Symons Group continues to grow, we’re looking for people who want to contribute to that growth and develop alongside the business.

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If you’re the type of person who takes ownership, enjoys working with customers and wants to build a long-term career in sales and logistics, we’d like to hear from you.

At Symons Group, operational leadership isn’t about simply keeping trucks moving — it’s about taking ownership, making good decisions, and leading people to deliver the right outcomes.

We’re looking for a Logistics Manager who can lead people and take ownership of a busy transport operation.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is comfortable in the details of the operation, but who can also step back, see what’s coming and make sure the team is prepared for it.

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day performance of the logistics operation, including drivers, rosters, customer requirements and the decisions that keep the operation moving.

This role is accountable for outcomes, not just activity.

The role
Reporting to the Group Operations Manager, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the logistics team.

You’ll be responsible for making sure we have the right people, trucks and resources in the right place to meet our customers’ requirements, while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and driver wellbeing.

You’ll be a key point of contact for drivers and customers and will need to be comfortable dealing with problems as they arise.

This role is not about simply reacting to what’s happening.

We want someone who thinks ahead, identifies problems early and takes action before they become bigger issues.

You’ll need to make decisions, take ownership of those decisions and follow issues through to resolution.

What the role involves
You will:
• Lead the day-to-day logistics and dispatch operation.
• Take ownership of driver allocation, rostering and operational planning.
• Balance customer requirements with drivers’ wellbeing, safety and operational capacity.
• Be a key point of contact for drivers and customers, dealing with issues and finding practical solutions.
• Work closely with Operations, Fleet, HSEQ and the wider business to keep the operation running effectively.
• Monitor operational performance and take action where standards or outcomes are not being met.
• Manage compliance requirements including driver hours, fatigue management and transport regulations.
• Coach and develop your team, build capability, accountability and confidence.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and the way we operate.
• Follow problems through to resolution rather than passing them on.
• Build strong working relationships with customers and ensure commitments are delivered.

This role is not
• A roster-filling or dispatch administration role.
• A position where problems are simply passed up the chain.
• A role where operational issues can sit unresolved.
• A position focused on managing from an office and being removed from the reality of the operation.
• A role where being busy is confused with delivering results.
This is a hands-on operational leadership position. You’ll need to be comfortable getting into the detail when required, while also developing your team so that you’re not the only person who can solve the problem.

About you
This role suits someone calm, practical and comfortable with accountability.

You are likely to bring:
• Proven experience leading people in an operational environment in transport and logistics
• The ability to take ownership and follow things through to an outcome.
• Confidence in making decisions and using good judgement under pressure.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to think ahead and manage competing priorities.
• A practical, hands-on approach and an understanding of the realities of a busy transport operation.
• Strong people skills and the ability to build trust, accountability and capability within a team.
• The confidence to have direct conversations when expectations or standards aren’t being met.
• The ability to work constructively with people who may challenge your decisions — and the confidence to challenge others when required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with drivers, customers and the wider business.
• A genuine interest in developing your own leadership capability and the people around you.
• Exceptional computer skills and confidence with technology, experienced in using transportation management systems.
• A strong commitment to safety, compliance, customer service and operational performance.

Support and Leadership
You’ll be part of the wider Symons leadership team and will work closely with Operations, Fleet, HSEQ, People & Performance and Training & Capability.

You won’t be expected to solve every issue yourself.

Your responsibility is to lead your team, own the operation and know when to bring the right people into the conversation.
What matters most in this role is your ability to lead, make decisions, take ownership and deliver outcomes.

On-call requirement
Transport is not limited to office hours.
This role includes an agreed level of evening and weekend on-call support, and you’ll need to be comfortable providing leadership when the operation requires it.

Why join the team at Symons?
With a passion for trucks, Graham Symons established Symons Transport in 1984, based in Taranaki. From a small farm shed and one truck, we have now grown into one of the leaders in our industry here in New Zealand and are working for some of the country’s most reputable companies.

As Symons Group grows, we have developed services that deliver a one-stop-shop solution. This encompasses four successful business units: Transport, Property, Warehousing and Waste Remediation Services. As such, we can provide an integrated supply chain to our clients, tailored to their business requirements.

And what has made us successful and continues to drive our growth? Simple. Our people.

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If you’re an operational leader who enjoys working with people, solving problems and taking responsibility for outcomes, we’d like to hear from you.

• Are you a proficient and experienced Class 5 heavy vehicle operator with strong flat deck skills?
• Do you like the challenge of over-dimensional loads?
• Are you confident in load restraint, vehicle control, and reversing into tight spaces?
• Do you take pride in doing the job right the first time, every time?

If you’re nodding “yes”, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

We are seeking a highly experienced and capable Class 5 Flat Deck Driver/Operator to join our team based in Bell Block. This is a full-time, permanent position, working with a modern fleet and a supportive, professional team.

You will be responsible for transporting general freight with a strong focus on flat deck operations. This role requires a high level of competency, precision, and professionalism, particularly in load restraint, manoeuvring, and site access.

Interested? This is what you’ll do:

• Operating Class 5 vehicles across flat deck movements
• Safely and efficiently restraining loads to a high standard, ensuring full compliance at all times
• Confidently reversing and manoeuvring in tight or restricted spaces, including customer sites
• Prioritising safety and compliance at all times while completing load plans.
• Maintain a clean and well-presented fleet of vehicles, daily inspection of vehicles and reporting of any defects or damage
• Drive in an exemplary manner, following NZTA rules and regulations
• Liaise with all customers, members of the public and work colleagues politely and professionally at all times
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe workplace
• Have good time management skills and be able to follow instructions/directions well
• Confidence in using technology, including tablets.
• Be a well-presented team player with excellent communication skills and attention to detail

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum 2+ years’ Class 5 driving experience, with proven flat deck expertise
• Strong, hands-on experience with load restraint and transport compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to reverse and manoeuvre confidently in tight or challenging environments
• A proficient, reliable, and safety-focused approach to all tasks
• Over-dimensional load experience (advantageous)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive remuneration
• Engaging variety of work
• A supportive employment environment
• Work for an extremely compliant company

We’re looking for someone who is not just experienced, but highly competent and takes pride in their craft—especially when it comes to safe load handling and precision driving. Our drivers play a key role in delivering exceptional service and maintaining our strong reputation.

We aim to always exceed customer expectations by providing high-quality staff who genuinely care about the standard of service they are delivering.

Click apply now if these opportunities sound like you!

Please ensure you include a copy of your CV or a description of work history to your application, applications without this will not be viewed. If having trouble uploading CV, please email it to kyla@symonsgroup.co.nz