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Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Are you an early riser who enjoys the open road and serving your community? We have a rewarding full-time opportunity for a Rural Mail Driver to join our long-standing family team in Invercargill. This crucial role involves delivering more than just mail and parcels; you’ll be a vital link for rural Southland, providing a reliable and friendly service that people count on. If you value independence, take pride in punctuality, and enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done, we welcome your application.
Company Overview
Tomlins Family Partnership is a well-respected, family-owned business that has been at the heart of rural Southland for over 35 years. We’ve built our reputation on trust, exceptional customer service, and deep community ties. When you join our team, you become part of a close-knit operation that values each member’s contribution to keeping our rural communities connected.
Key Responsibilities
As the backbone of our rural delivery service, your day will start early and be filled with purpose. Your core responsibilities will include:
- Safely operating a delivery ute to transport mail, parcels, and newspapers along designated rural routes.
- Ensuring all items are delivered accurately and efficiently, regardless of the conditions.
- Loading and unloading your vehicle securely and maintaining accurate delivery records.
- Interacting with customers in a friendly, professional manner, representing our family business with pride.
- Strictly adhering to all health, safety, and NZ Post policies and procedures at all times.
Qualifications
To ensure the safety and reliability of this essential service, the successful candidate must have:
- A valid New Zealand driver’s licence with a clean driving record.
- The ability to pass compulsory police vetting and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
- A committed and reliable attitude for early morning starts at 2:00 AM, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday work as needed.
- Excellent customer service skills and a courteous, professional demeanour.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Good physical fitness, capable of safely lifting and carrying parcels up to 25kg.
- Familiarity with or an aptitude for navigating rural roads; local area knowledge is beneficial but not essential.
Benefits and Perks
This role offers more than just a job it offers a stable career with a trusted local employer:
- A competitive salary 19$ and the security of a full-time position with a well-established business.
- The unique reward of providing an essential service that directly supports rural communities.
- The independence of working on the road, managing your daily route.
- The support of a small, family-oriented team that values its staff.
- An immediate start for training is available for the right candidate.
How to Apply
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If you are a reliable, early-morning person with a strong sense of responsibility, we would love to hear from you. To apply for this vital role as our Rural Mail Driver, please submit your current CV and a cover letter through the application portal. Successful candidates will be contacted promptly to begin the vetting process, with a quick start for training.
