Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Key Skills And Attributes
Licences And Endorsements
Timeline
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DOMINIC BRINKMANN

Manawaru,WKO

Summary

To secure a Class 2 or entry-level Class 4 driving position within a reputable transport or logistics company where I can continue developing my heavy vehicle driving skills, gain practical road experience, and progress toward becoming a fully qualified Class 5 driver.

I am a reliable and hardworking individual with hands-on experience in factory, labouring and construction environments. I currently hold a Full Class 1, Class 2 and Class 4 Learner Licence and am actively progressing within the transport industry. I have strong awareness of health and safety requirements, experience working to strict production targets, and the ability to problem solve and make sound decisions under pressure. I am physically fit, dependable, and committed to building a long-term career in heavy vehicle driving.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Factory Worker

Open Country
11.2025 - Current
  • Stacking and organising packaged dairy products for distribution
  • Preparing and sorting orders for dispatch
  • Assisting with loading and palletising goods
  • Maintaining clean and safe work areas
  • Working efficiently to meet daily production and dispatch targets
  • Following strict workplace health & safety procedures

Casual Factory Worker

Tegal
New Plymouth
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Stacking and organising packaged products for distribution
  • Preparing orders for dispatch and pallet loading
  • Maintaining hygiene and safety standards
  • Working to production targets in a fast-paced environment

Labourer

Farnsworth Roofing
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Removing old roofing materials and preparing worksites
  • Installing rubber and iron roofing systems
  • Measuring and cutting roofing sheets accurately
  • Handling and transporting materials safely

Multi-Role Labourer

Success Personnel
Hamilton
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Assignments included Fulton Hogan, Higgins, Kiwi Movers and other contractors:
  • Traffic control (Level 1 certified at the time)
  • Furniture removals and heavy lifting
  • General construction labouring
  • Assisting teams in physically demanding environments
  • Hamilton

Labourer

Upright Brickwork
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Mixing concrete and preparing materials
  • Positioning bricks and assisting bricklayers
  • Assembling and dismantling scaffolding
  • Cleaning tools and loading work vehicles

General Labourer

Tradestaff
Taranaki
01.2014 - 03.2014
  • Worked with:
  • Taranaki Sawmills
  • NZ Van Lines
  • Waste Management
  • Acrow Scaffolding
  • Duties included lifting, loading, site clean-up, assisting tradespeople and maintaining safe worksites.
  • Taranaki

Café Assistant

The Grumpy Bull Ltd
  • Food preparation
  • Customer service
  • Taking orders and handling transactions

Education

National Certificate in Forestry Operations - Levels 2 & 3

Automotive Industry Unit Standards - Level 2

Automotive Engineering Coursework -

Wintec
Hamilton

Waiariki Institute of Technology
Tokoroa

NCEA Credits Completed -

Fairfield College

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Reliability
  • Physically fit
  • Comfortable with manual labour
  • Good time management
  • Punctuality
  • Strong understanding of workplace health & safety
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Automotive interest
  • Able to work independently
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Quick learner
  • Positive attitude

References

  • Paul Wilson, Owner/Operator - Upright Brickwork, 027 368 5417
  • Cathy Rigg, Personal Referee, 027 928 3924

Hobbies and Interests

  • Repairing and refurbishing cars
  • Walking
  • Music

Key Skills And Attributes

  • Strong work ethic and reliability
  • Physically fit and comfortable with manual labour
  • Good time management and punctuality
  • Strong understanding of workplace health & safety
  • Mechanical knowledge and automotive interest
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Quick learner with a positive attitude

Licences And Endorsements

  • Full Class 1 Driver Licence
  • Class 2 Truck Licence
  • Class 4 Learner Driver Licence
  • Forklift OSH Certificate
  • Wheels, Tracks & Rollers (WTR) - Endorsement
  • Traffic Management Level 1 - previously certified (willing to renew)
  • First Aid Certificate - previously held (willing to renew)

Timeline

Factory Worker

Open Country
11.2025 - Current

Casual Factory Worker

Tegal
01.2020 - 09.2021

Labourer

Farnsworth Roofing
01.2018 - 01.2020

Multi-Role Labourer

Success Personnel
01.2015 - 01.2016

Labourer

Upright Brickwork
01.2014 - 01.2015

General Labourer

Tradestaff
01.2014 - 03.2014

Café Assistant

The Grumpy Bull Ltd

National Certificate in Forestry Operations - Levels 2 & 3

Automotive Industry Unit Standards - Level 2

Automotive Engineering Coursework -

Wintec

Waiariki Institute of Technology

NCEA Credits Completed -

Fairfield College
DOMINIC BRINKMANN