ECH Driver

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ContainerCo is seeking an ECH Driver at Port of Auckland's Fergusson Terminal. This permanent, full-time role offers 5 days a week with variable night shifts and weekend work in a 24/7 port environment, plus paid birthday leave and a clear path to becoming a fully competent Empty Container Handler through on-the-job training. Ideal candidates will have forklift operating experience, a full driver licence, strong communication, and ideally an OSH forklift certificate and F Endorsement. We offer a high-performance, safety-focused culture, competitive remuneration, and career progression. To apply, tailor your resume to show shift flexibility, reliability, safety focus, and relevant heavy plant experience, and complete the mandatory pre-employment checks.

• Permanent, 5 days a week
• Variable – Night shifts, and weekend work, 5 days a week, Monday - Sunday
• Port of Auckland Fergusson Terminal
• Critical operational environment - Join an exciting team environment within a thriving business
• Paid birthday leave

About us

ContainerCo is proud to be the leading container servicing and logistics specialist in New Zealand. We have built comprehensive national coverage in all of New Zealand's key strategic logistics hubs, and out exceptional team shares on common goa, to be New Zealand's most trusted partner in container servicing and logistics.

As the country's leading shipping container servicing & logistics specialist, ContainerCo understands the unique requirements of the New Zealand market better than anyone else. We are constantly evolving our business to meet these requirements and remain t the forefront of our industry.

Our experienced ContainerCo team consistently delivers world-class, trouble free refrigerated container servicing across New Zealand. We exist to be a strategic extension of sea-to-land business for our shipping lines clients - who rely on us to do all the heavy lifting, so they can focus on what they do best.

The Opportunity

Are you looking to build a career operating heavy machinery in a fast-paced port environment?

We have an exciting opportunity for an ECH Driver to join out team at Port of Auckland's Fergusson Terminal. This role is ideal for someone with forklift operating experience who wants to develop their skills and work towards becoming a fully competent Empty Container Handler (ECH) Driver.

This is an operational role that supports a 24/7 port environment, so you must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, public holidays, and rotating shifts as required

You will receive training and support while learning to safely move, stack, load and unload shipping containers in a critical operational environment. Working alongside experienced operators, you'll develop the skills required to operate specialised container handling equipment while contributing to the smooth and efficient movement of containers through the terminal.

This is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in the port industry while gaining experience operating specialised container handling equipment in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

What you'll Bring

• OSH Forklift Certificate (Preferred)
• Full Driver Licence
• F Endorsement (Preferred)
• Heavy Mobile Plant Operating Experience Preferred
• Forklift operating experience is required
• Strong communication skills.

What we can Offer

• High performance culture – join a great team environment that takes pride in delivering excellence
• Competitive remuneration
• Paid birthday leave
• Training, development and opportunity for career progression
• Full-time, permanent position - Minimum 40 hours per week

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, complete a pre-employment alcohol and other drug test, Ministry of Justice check and reference checks with satisfactory results.

ContainerCo is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any prohibited grounds under the Human Rights Act 1993. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We care about our people, value our communities, and strive to operate ethically and sustainably in everything we do.