Trade Sales / Driver

• Transport / Logistics / Drivers
• Driver
• Taranaki
• Permanent / Full Time

13/8/2026

• Strong earning potential on offer
• Great company benefits + Discounts + Generous parental leave package
• Paid day off to celebrate your birthday

What We Can Offer You

• Salary is aligned to experience & reviewed annually
• Great company benefits + Discounts + Generous parental leave package
• Paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Opportunity to grow and shape your career in a national trusted Kiwi business

About Plumbing World

Plumbing World is a proud Kiwi-owned success story, backed by over 60 years in the industry.

Owned by plumbers and builders, we understand what our customers need and we deliver it through strong relationships, expert advice, and reliable service.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We're committed to building a high-performing, inclusive culture where our teams can grow and thrive.

We're the largest 100% New Zealand owned national plumbing merchant with 56 stores and over 1,000 shareholder tradies up and down the country.

About The Role

Looking for a role that gets you out on the road and keeps you active? Our New Plymouth Branch is on the hunt for a confident and reliable

Trade Sales / Driver to join our awesome team!

If you enjoy being hands-on, working with a great bunch of people, and providing excellent service to customers, this could be the perfect role for you.

This role could be a great fit for Plumbers, Tradies, or those from a trade background who are looking to step away from the tools while still staying connected to the industry. Your practical knowledge and customer-focused approach will be highly valued as you help support customers and the wider team.

We're also committed to developing our people. For the right person, this role can open the door to a range of future career opportunities within Plumbing World. As you grow your skills, demonstrate initiative, and take on new challenges, there is genuine potential to progress into broader responsibilities and other areas of the business over time.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Delivering products to sites and building strong relationships with our customers.
• Serving at the trade counter, ensuring customers get what they need to get their day started.
• Supporting other areas of the branch as needed.

A quick glance at what we need from you:

• Customer-focused - whether you're in the branch or on the road.
• Physically fit - comfortable with some heavy lifting (up to 20kgs)
• Positive attitude - keen to learn and help wherever needed.
• Flexible and reliable - willing to roll up your sleeves and pitch in.
• A hands-on team player - ready to load the truck and meet customers on-site.
• Trade knowledge is a bonus, but not essential - we'll teach you what you need to know!

This role is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with rostered Saturdays.

Specific start and finish times will be discussed during the interview stage.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need

• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations.
• Good retail sales & excellent customer service skills.
• Reliable with a great attitude.
• Good time management.
• Work well under pressure while displaying good sound logic.
• Customer Focus is a must.
• Physically fit as there will be some heavy lifting (up to 20kgs)
• Full, clean New Zealand drivers' licence.
• A valid forklift licence is preferred but not essential.
• Pride in personal appearance with great interpersonal skills.

Our Culture

We're a team that shows up for each other and our customers.

Plumbing World is committed to our customer service promise, and we are focused on exceeding customers' expectations, so it's all hands-on deck at the trade counter before 9:00 am no matter your role in the branch, this is to ensure customers are looked after straight away and they get what they need to start their day.

If you're someone who leads from the front and takes pride in building a strong team culture, you'll fit right in.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. You don't need to tick every box - if you bring the right mindset and capability, we'd love to hear from you!

The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, drink and drug test, and Ministry of Justice checks before commencing employment.