Careers

Symons Is Growing So We Are Hiring Now!

We pride ourselves on providing the best in innovative transport and warehousing solutions delivered safely and efficiently. And we need more great team players to join this all-star group across the North Island. We are looking for people to join our team in the following areas:

Truck Driver - Class 5 Bulk Tipper (Permanent Full-Time)

We have an exciting Class 5 Bulk Tipper driving position available within our team that comes with competitive remuneration and health and wellbeing benefits.

What does the job involve?
Based in New Plymouth, this is an exciting opportunity for a Class 5 Driver who is experienced with Bulk Tippers.

The hours are Monday to Friday, plus the occasional Saturday. This is a linehaul position and runs typically between New Plymouth, Hamilton and Auckland, so you will be away for the working week.

You need to have proven experience operating Bulk Tippers, the ability to work unsupervised, have excellent communication to build weekly schedules, the ability to reverse and manoeuvre on tight sites and be tech savvy as we use electronic logbooks, eRoad and Drive Buddy.

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 nearly 40 years ago, 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, Warehouse & Purpose-Built Facilities, 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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Bus/Van Driver (Casual)

• Are you an experienced bus/van driver with a P endorsement and a Class 4 driver’s licence?
• Are you motivated, have a positive attitude, and are committed to delivering the highest level of service?
• Are you a team player who thrives off doing it right the first time, every time?

We are looking for experienced P-endorsed bus/van drivers to join our VIP team on a casual basis. You will need to be friendly, available, and be ready to take the wheel. Being a VIP Driver is more than being professional and driving a bus or van; it is also about looking after passengers, all of which takes a special skill set. We work hard to provide the very best quality of service, so it is vital that we recruit the right people for this important job.

Interested? This is what you’ll do:
• Experienced with driving 49-seater buses and or 19-seater vans
• Work as part of a dedicated team
• Prioritising safety and compliance at all times
• Maintain a clean and well-presented fleet of vehicles, perform daily inspections of vehicles, and report any defects or damage
• Drive in an exemplary manner, following NZTA rules and regulations as well as adhering to all Symons Transport policies and procedures
• 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
• Use of tablets to accurately record hours, mileage, load plans, and any other relevant information
• Be a well-presented team player with excellent communication skills and attention to detail

If you are passionate about driving, keen to serve the community, or ready for a career change. Symons VIP transport is interested in talking to you.

Prospective employees should have a positive can-do attitude and have a passion for what they do to ensure our customers receive the very best service. 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 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

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Truck Driver – Class 5 (Casual) for General Freight, Flat Deck, Tanker, Swing lift

• Are you a class 5 heavy vehicle operator with driving experience?
• Are you motivated, have a positive attitude and are committed to delivering the highest level of service?
• Are you a team player who thrives off doing it right the first time, every time?

If you are nodding your head and answering ‘yes’ to these questions, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
We are on the hunt for experienced and hardworking Class 5 Heavy Vehicle Operators based in Bell Block.
These are casual positions only.
You will ideally need to have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in any of the following: Flat Deck, Tanker or Swing lift, and be able to build and maintain excellent relationships with our clients.

Interested? This is what you’ll do:
• Work as part of a dedicated team
• Prioritising safety and compliance at all times while completing load plans and daily logs
• 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 as well as adhering to all Symons Transport policies and procedures
• 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
• Use of tablets to accurately record hours, mileage, load plans and any other relevant information
• Be a well-presented team player with excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Still reading, and interested in hearing what’s in it for you in a seasonal/casual position?
• Competitive remuneration
• Engaging variety of work
• A supportive employment environment
• Work for an extremely compliant company
• Well-maintained and presented late-model Scania fleet

Prospective employees should have a positive can-do attitude and have a passion for what they do to ensure our customers receive the very best service. Our aim is 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 your 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

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​Symons Group is a family-owned Taranaki business providing a wide range of transport and warehousing services including, among others, the oil and gas industry and bulk transportation of food products. We are renowned for keeping the smiles on customers’ faces through our customer-first focus, utilising world class equipment, continuously improving systems, and boasting a motivated and highly skilled team.

What We Offer

  • The highest quality, well presented trucks
  • Competitive remuneration with incentive schemes, including up to $1200 fleet care bonus (full time, permanent Class 5 Drivers only)
  • Away allowances and referral schemes
  • Engaging variety of work
  • A supportive employment environment
  • Staff social club
  • Free medical and health insurance (full time, permanent staff only)
  • Health and wellness programs including Gym memberships (full time, permanent staff only)
  • Paid day off on your birthday (full time, permanent staff only)

Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.