Shipping Container, Cargo Container

Container Hoist Driver - Day Shift

  • Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Full time
  • Opening on: Aug 18 2026
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Why You’ll Want This Job

  • Stable full‑time hours and job security, day shift, Min 40 hours per week + with weekly pay 
  • Free health insurance after 6 months
  • Supportive team with on-the-job training & development
  • Operate serious heavy machinery — container hoists up to 45,000kg
  • Join a strong, established NZ company

About the Job

You’ll be an essential part of our yard operations, responsible for safely and efficiently moving empty shipping containers.

Your day will include:

  • Operating single and double stacker container hoists (up to 8 high, max 45,000kg)
  • Moving containers around the yard
  • Loading and unloading trucks
  • Communicating clearly via RT
  • Following all Health & Safety procedures

Hours for this shift: Day Shift, Monday - Friday 6.00am - 6.00pm

Other available shifts: Night Shift, Mon - Fri 5.30pm - 3.30am and 4-on, 4-off 6:00am to 6:00pm, on a rotating roster

What You Need

  • Full NZ Class 1 licence (essential)
  • Experience operating heavy vehicles or machinery (essential)
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety
  • Flexibility to work across other sites when required
  • RT communication skills

NOTE: Container hoists are not standard forklifts — this is a 50T machine, confidence with heavy machinery is essential for success in this role.

Requirements

  • Pre‑employment medical and drug test
  • MOJ criminal history check
  • NZ work eligibility

Qube Logistics is one of New Zealand’s leading providers of empty shipping container services, operating across the country. We’re looking for a confident and safety‑focused Hoist Driver to join our busy Auckland depot and help keep our operations running smoothly.

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for job stability with a New Zealand strong company, we'd love to hear from you.  

Questions?
Call 0800 SCS JOBS (0800 727 5627)

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