We have more than 220 employees, many of which have extensive years of service – some with more than 30 years.
We have achieved International Organisation of Standardisation accreditation along with other accreditations – standards that indicate more than lip service to quality.
- ISO 9002 (November 1998), since upgraded to ISO 9001:2008
- Occupational Health and Safety – highest rating
- ACC Workplace Safety Management Practices – primary accreditation
- Bridge engineering – self-supervision

Induction training introduces all new staff to the company and our health and
safety practices.
All operators are trained towards their SiteSafe Passports and, for drivers, their
DriverSafe Passports.

Sharp on safety
Safety and corporate integrity are highly prized values in our company - we will
not compromise them.
Smith and Davies Ltd was one of the first companies to apply to be part of the ACC Workplace Safety Management Practices (WSMP) and to achieve a good outcome following the audit. We are still part of the WSMP programme.
We employ a fulltime Health and Safety manager and our structured safety management system complies with Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems New Zealand Standard 4801: 2001. Our safety performance standard is consistently high.

Experts behind the wheel
All of our drivers are given the opportunity to gain National Certificates in
Commercial Road Transport (Goods Service), within the New Zealand
Qualifications Authority framework. External industry trainers linked to the ITO are used.
The company’s SAFED ( Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving) Program, requires a driver to undergo an annual driving audit. Our clients can rest assured that our drivers have received the necessary tuition to do the job safely and correctly.
Our innovative Workplace Driver Training Scheme is an intensive programme for Class 2 licensed drivers to graduate to a full Class 5 driver licence.

Easy on the environment
All Smith and Davies staff members are committed to reducing the amount and harmfulness of our wastes and to making the most efficient use of natural and other resources used in day-to-day tasks.
That commitment is embodied in our Environmental Management Plan as well as in
our staff training programmes, which focus on practices that will assist in
avoiding environmental incidents. Training also covers remedial actions in case
of accidents and emergencies affecting the environment.
Examples of our environmentally-friendly practices include:
• Specialised washing facilities
• Filtering depot surface water runoff
• Our Mercedes Benz trucks bought since 1995 all comply with Euro2 standards
• Specialised contaminated site cleaning capability
• Forestry contracts audited to ensure minimal environmental disturbance
The company’s monthly newsletter updates all staff members on the latest health and safety and environmental news and best practices.

Industry leaders
Smith & Davies Ltd is an active member of several industry associations, ensuring the industry’s clients benefit from higher standards.
Our Managing Director Graham MacKinnon is:
• Past Chairman of the Auckland Road Transport Association
• Past Chairman of the New Zealand Road Transport Association (NZRTA) Training Committee
• Past President of the NZRTA, Northern Region (2003-06)