About the role
This is a part time role based in Tauranga city, up to 20 hours a week (negotiable), including some driving as required. There will be times when longer hours are needed to meet the needs of the business. It would suit someone stepping back from full time work who still has plenty to offer.
Key responsibilities
Carry out in person driving assessments and performance interviews, with occasional travel to Waikato and Auckland
Use driver and vehicle data to guide each assessment and coaching conversation
Hold positive, practical coaching conversations that lift driving safety and efficiency
Write clear reports and keep accurate records in our systems
Help develop the assessment and coaching service as it grows, including processes, tools and reporting
Drive when required
Depending on your experience, you may also help manage staffing and customer support, and assist with recruiting drivers and operators
About you
Excellent people skills
A current Class 5 licence and a clean driving record
A strong understanding of the transport sector and how heavy vehicle operations run
Good computer skills, including Microsoft 365 and working with data
A coaching style drivers respect: honest, constructive and practical
Willingness to drive when required, travel occasionally to Waikato and Auckland, and work longer hours when the business needs it
Tipper experience (preferred, not essential)
Experience training or assessing drivers
The NZQA workplace assessor unit standard (4098) or an I (instructor) endorsement an advantage
Wheels, tracks and rollers (W, T, R) or dangerous goods (D) endorsements an advantage
About us
Driveforce is a Tauranga based staffing and recruitment business that works only in transport. We supply contract drivers and operators to transport, logistics and civil businesses across the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Auckland. We are adding driver assessments and coaching to our services.
Benefits
Part time, up to 20 hours a week, negotiable
A results based bonus
Commission on new business you help win
Company vehicle supplied for business use when required
The chance to help build a new service from the ground up