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Maersk • South Africa, Johannesburg, 2094 | South Africa

Reach Truck Driver

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? The MHE driver is responsible for performing various manual tasks in the warehouse and ensuring that the workspace is clean, organised, and efficient. This role supports warehouse operations by assisting with receiving, storing, packing, and dispatching goods, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance with NBCRFLI standards.

WHAT WE OFFER:

When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace. You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values. To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together. Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner.

Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve. In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work. At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Warehouse Operations:

  • Operates trucks & tractors for the purpose of moving containers between vessels and yard operations.

  • Conducts operations in a safe manner to ensure all work procedures and safety codes are followed, to prevent injury to all personnel and damage to equipment.

  • Carry out all routine pre and post inspection on equipment for operational conditions and ensure any defects are reported immediately.

  • Report immediately any safety hazards during operations and if necessary stop until such are rectified.

  • Report immediately any damage sustained during operations by equipment.

  • Report immediately any equipment malfunction and assists maintenance when necessary

  • Maintain continuous operation by using “hot seat” changeover at shift changeover times and for operator rest break changeover.

  • Maintain the drivers cabin & other spaces in a clean and tidy condition at all times.

  • Follow work queue instructions & adhere to speed limits & traffic flow regulations.

  • Ensure equipment has sufficient fuel at all times and adhere to refuelling schedule.

  • The key impact of this incumbent is the execution of day to day operational activities.

Inventory Management:

  • Conduct stock counts as required, ensuring accuracy and reporting any discrepancies.

  • Assist with the packaging and labelling of goods for dispatch.

  • Report damaged or missing inventory to supervisors promptly.

  • Parcelling, wrapping, or tying goods.

Housekeeping and Safety:

  • Maintain a clean and organised workspace, ensuring all areas are free of hazards.

  • Cleaning goods, containers, premises, pallets, vehicles, and machinery.

  • Removing, replacing, or repairing packing cases, crates, and pallets by hand.

  • Follow all health and safety protocols in the warehouse, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.

  • Participate in safety drills and report any unsafe conditions to management.

General Support:

  • Assist with other tasks, as needed, to support warehouse operations.

  • Adhere to all NBCRFLI policies, including compliance with labour regulations.

  • Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Someone with:

  • Requires at least two years of heavy vehicle driving or similar work experience in a commercial environment.

  • Must have complete understanding of operating heavy vehicles.

  • Must have some understanding of container terminal operations, including yard movements and other yard handling equipment.

  • Must have a heavy vehicle drivers license. Forklift operators licence will also be helpful.

  • Understands safety regulations, safe working procedures and safe materials handling procedures and follows safety and work instructions.

  • Understands and observes safety requirements for driving heavy vehicles within a disciplined environment.

Key measures

  • Operations: Accuracy and efficiency in handling loads.

  • Attention to Detail: Ensures accurate product placement and inventory tracking.

  • Safety Awareness: Prioritises safe operation and adheres to safety protocols.

  • Communication: Effective verbal communication to work with other team members and supervisors.

  • Physical Stamina: Ability to lift, move, and stack heavy items as part of daily tasks.

#LI-LS2

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.

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Company benefits

Open to part time work for some roles
Open to compressed hours
In house training
Health insurance
Dental coverage
Mental health platform access
Compassionate leave
Life assurance
Annual bonus
Referral bonus
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Adoption leave
Private GP service
Buy or sell annual leave
Religious celebration leave
401K
Annual pay rises
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Learning platform
Mentoring
Enhanced maternity leave
Shared parental leave
Women’s health leave
L&D budget
Professional subscriptions
Lunch and learns

Working at Maersk

Company employees:

100,000+

Gender diversity (m:f):

65:35

Hiring in countries

Algeria

Argentina

Australia

Bangladesh

Belgium

Brazil

Bulgaria

Cambodia

Canada

Chile

China

Colombia

Costa Rica

Awards & Accreditations

3rd - Best Workplace Culture

3rd - Best Workplace Culture

Flexa awards 2026
Best Workplace Benefits

Top 10 - Best Workplace Benefits

Flexa awards 2026

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