Fuel Tanker Driver

About Us

At Fern Energy, we’re more than a fuel distribution business — we’re a team of people driving progress together.

Our purpose is simple: to be New Zealand’s most trusted provider of fuel solutions, meeting the evolving needs of our customers and communities, now and into future.

Our success is powered by our people and guided by three core behaviours:

We back each other: fostering a culture of trust, care, and shared accountability.

We’re not what you expect: exceeding customer expectations through creativity, empathy, and genuine connections.

* We make sense (and cents): making smart, practical decisions that create value and keep us moving forward.

These behaviours shape how we collaborate, solve problems, and celebrate success — and they’re at the heart of everything we do at Fern.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced and professional Fuel Tanker Drivers to join our Mount Maunganui team, reporting to the Regional Operations Manager.

These are permanent, full-time, shift-based position supporting our 24/7 operation. The roster follows a 3-3-3 pattern: three day shifts, followed by three night shifts, then three days off. We offer a guaranteed minimum number of hours per fortnight, with opportunities to work additional hours on rostered days off when available.

The key responsibility of this role is to ensure the safe transport and delivery of bulk fuel into customer tanks. Our team strives for high performance, and we pride ourselves on the Service we deliver to our customers.

Ideally you will have fuel industry experience! If you are an experienced Class 5 operator looking for your next challenge, why not come and join our Team!

As part of joining our team at Fern you can expect:

- Full training for the role

- On-going industry training

- All Uniform and PPE gear supplied

Minimum requirements

- Experienced Class 5 Licence

- Must be confident and experienced with towing a trailer

- Must be physically fit (Note: our trucks have a seat safety rating, therefore applicants must weigh less than 140kg to be considered for this position)

- The role involves many delivery stops each working day which means a significant number of times you will be required to climb in and out of the truck.

- The role also requires fitness to be able to climb up and down ladders at many customer sites.

- ‘Live’ load experienced preferred

- Current Dangerous Goods Licence, or the ability to obtain one

- Flexibility to meet the demands of the operation (some seasonal demands)

- Excellent Communication Skills both written and verbal

- Must be capable of using a smart phone and in-cab tablet device (with training provided)

- Dedicated to following health and safety and standard operating procedures

- A proven track record of operating safety

- A customer focused, solutions-based attitude

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Pre-Employment Medical including Drug and Alcohol Testing, Pre-Employment driving assessment, and MOJ criminal history check are all part of the recruitment process.

If you think you have what it takes to contribute to the ongoing success of our hardworking and fun team – then apply NOW!