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Company Background
F W McDowall Ltd was established in 1953 and is a family owned and
operated business dealing in both rural and freight cartage. We have 11
branches throughout New Zealand , in excess of 110 staff and approximately 100
trucks. Head Office is situated in Browns, which is approximately 30km from
Invercargill and 10km from Winton.
About the Positions Available
We have a number of job opportunities available in our Freight, Rural
and Agricultural Divisions. These jobs are based at various McDowall branches
throughout New Zealand.
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Freight Division
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Linehaul involves transporting freight from one depot
to another on scheduled daily or night runs (i.e. Dunedin to Christchurch) with
unloading and loading requirements. A full heavy traffic licence would be
required plus Dangerous Goods licence.
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Local Freight Delivery Drivers are required for local
delivery work in and around the metropolitan areas. You will need to have a
knowledge of loading and unloading of freight as well as a full heavy traffic
licence would be required plus Dangerous Goods licence.
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Rural Division
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Rural drivers are required. You will need to have
proven rural driving experience and hold a full heavy traffic licence.
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Contracting Division
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As an Agricultural Operator you will need to have
proven experience in the Agricultural industry, this includes
tractor operation in making silage both grass and maize, and muck spreading.
To operate the appropriate vehicles the successful
applicants will need to have New Zealand driving licence equivalent of Class 5
for up to 44 tonne rating (includes truck & trailer) for Linehaul, Rural
and Local Freight Delivery jobs.
Applications
Please send your CV, an online completed Application Form and other
relevant details. This can be faxed to 0064-3-2365009, submitted
electronically, emailed to jobs@mcdowall.net.nz or
posted to F W McDowall Ltd, P O Box 84, Winton, Southland, New Zealand.
Personal Interviews
Once we have received your application, plans will be made to conduct
interviews.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Position Description
LINEHAUL DRIVER
Position Reports to: BRANCH
MANAGER
Objective of the Position:
TO COMPLETE ALL DRIVING AND ASSOCIATED DUTIES AS REQUESTED IN AN EFFICIENT AND
PROFESSIONAL MANNER.
Requirements of the
Position:
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Undertake Linehaul work using designated vehicle.
Interaction with clients using a courteous mannerism at all times.
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Ensure work is carried out in a safe manner and
ensure the company Health & Safety Policy, Manual and Procedures are
complied with at all times.
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General vehicle maintenance, including general
cleanliness to be undertaken as/when required.
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Forklift operation and unloading/loading as required.
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Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed
accurately and in a timely manner, including logbooks, consignment notes, wages
sheets.
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Other general driving and associated duties as
required by the Branch Manager.
Position Description
LOCAL FREIGHT DELIVERY DRIVER
Reports To: BRANCH MANAGER
Objective of the Position: TO COMPLETE ALL DRIVING
AND ASSOCIATED DUTIES AS REQUESTED IN AN EFFICIENT AND PROFESSIONAL MANNER AS
REQUESTED BY BRANCH MANAGER.
Requirements of the Position:
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General freight delivery work using designated
vehicle. Interaction with clients using a courteous mannerism at all times.
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Ensure work is carried out in a safe manner and
ensure the company Health & Safety Policy, Manual and Procedures are
complied with at all times.
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General vehicle maintenance, including general
cleanliness to be undertaken as/when required.
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Forklift operation as required.
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Unloading and loading of freight at depot and upon
delivery and pickup.
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Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed
accurately and in a timely manner, including logbooks, consignment notes, wages
sheets.
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Other general driving and associated duties as
required by the Branch Manager.
Position Description
RURAL DRIVER
Position Reports to: BRANCH MANAGER
Objective of the Position: TO COMPLETE ALL DRIVING AND ASSOCIATED DUTIES AS
REQUESTED IN AN EFFICIENT AND PROFESSIONAL MANNER AS REQUESTED BY BRANCH
MANAGER.
Requirements of the Position:
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General, bulk and/or livestock cartage using designated vehicle. Interaction
with clients / farmers using a courteous mannerism at all times.
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Ensure work is carried out in a safe manner and ensure the company Health &
Safety Policy, Manual and Procedures are complied with at all times.
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General vehicle maintenance, including general cleanliness to be undertaken
as/when required.
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Drivers shall be required to be “on call” when the situation prevails, for
example workload, weather conditions etc, with extended hours as required by
the company.
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Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner,
including logbooks, consignment notes, wages sheets.
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Other general driving and associated duties as required by the Branch Manager.
Position Description
AGRICULTURAL OPERATOR
Position Reports To: BRANCH MANAGER
Objective of the Position: TO COMPLETE ALL AGRICULTURAL AND ASSOCIATED DUTIES AS
REQUESTED IN AN EFFICIENT AND PROFESSIONAL MANNER AS REQUESTED BY THE
OPERATIONS MANAGER.
Requirements of the Position:
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General agricultural driving work using designated vehicle. Interaction with
clients / farmers using a courteous mannerism at all times.
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Ensure work is carried out in a safe manner and ensure the company Health &
Safety Policy, Manual and Procedures are complied with at all times.
-
General vehicle maintenance, including general cleanliness to be undertaken
as/when required.
-
Drivers shall be required to be “on call” when the situation prevails, for
example workload, weather conditions etc, with extended hours as required by
the company.
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Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner,
including logbooks, consignment notes, wages sheets.
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Other general driving and associated duties as required by the Operations
Manager.
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