Metro Performance Glass is seeking a physically fit and reliable Loader/Driver in Palmerston North to load and deliver glass products, primarily driving a Class 2 truck with backup Class 4 duties. The role requires strong health and safety awareness, regular heavy lifting, customer interaction, and a positive team-focused attitude, along with a full driver’s licence (Class 2 required). In return, the company offers a supportive work environment, competitive pay, staff discounts, and long-term career opportunities with New Zealand’s leading flat glass supplier.
Full job description
Metro Performance Glass is New Zealand’s largest supplier of flat glass to the building industry; we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service, focusing on our customers’ needs and our ability to lead the market.
We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking Loader/Driver to join our Palmerston North team. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for loading glass onto trucks for delivery, driving a Class 2 truck, and acting as a backup Class 4 driver. You’ll be part of a small, supportive team that works hard and looks out for each other.
Because the job involves regular heavy lifting, you’ll need to be physically fit and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong focus on Health & Safety
- Friendly, confident communicator — especially when interacting with customers
- Self-motivated with a positive, “can-do” attitude
- Physically fit — able to lift 35kg regularly
- Full driver licence with valid Class 2 and ideally a Class 4 endorsements
What we offer:
- A positive, supportive working environment
- Competitive hourly rate
- Staff discounts across a range of products and services
- The chance to build your career with a respected nationwide industry leader
If you’re enthusiastic, dependable, and ready to be part of a great team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note:
- Metro Glass has a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the well-being of our people. It will therefore be no surprise to you that prospective candidates will be required to pass a drug test before a formal offer is made and all new employees will be subject to ongoing random tests as part of your employment.
- Candidates must have a legal entitlement to work in New Zealand (be a citizen or resident) and live in New Zealand at the time of application.
- For these roles, we are not accepting applications from candidates who require sponsorship or a work visa or a variation to an existing AEVW.
- We appreciate all applications, and on this occasion only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted – screening for this role will commence the week of 19th January 2026
Job Details
Reference #
18270
Posted on
13 Jan 2026
Closes on
03 Feb 2026 12:00
Location(s)
Palmerston North
Expertise
Dispatch, Driver
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
