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 - Milk Tanker / Flat Deck (Seasonal / Fixed Term)

Symons Group is gearing up for a new season of transporting dairy products for Fonterra across the North Island.
We are seeking skilled Class 5 Tanker and Flat Deck drivers to support our increased workload.

Job Details:
• Duration: Late August to December
• Experience: Minimum of two years in tanker or flat deck driving
• Skills: Excellent relationship-building with clients

Benefits:
• Accommodation: Provided if you need to be based away from your hometown
• Vouchers: $300 in vouchers of your choice, issued after 20 operational shifts.
• Pay Rate: $29.50/hr to $40.50/hr + holiday pay

Bonus:
Meet our key performance criteria to receive our Better Living Boost
• $1,350 for completing 40 days of work to the required standard.
• $3,500 for completing 60 days of work to the required standard. (this amount includes the $1350 Better Living Boost)

Responsibilities:
• Prioritise safety and compliance, complete load plans, and daily logs
• Maintain a clean and well-presented fleet
• Drive responsibly, adhering to NZTA rules and Symons Transport policies
• Communicate professionally with customers, the public, and colleagues
• Follow health and safety policies
• Manage time efficiently and follow instructions accurately
• Use tablets for recording hours, mileage, and load plans
• Present yourself well and communicate effectively with attention to detail

Interested? If you’re ready for this exciting opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Please include your CV or a detailed work history with your application.
If you encounter issues uploading your CV, email it to kyla@symonsgroup.co.nz.

Join us for a rewarding experience this season!

Apply Now

​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.