Class 5 Linehaul Driver - Timaru

Tangram; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking an experienced linehaul driver to join their growing team. The role involves operating trucks on designated routes, ensuring safe loading and unloading of freight, and adhering to health and safety standards. Candidates must have relevant licenses and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Linehaul experience.
• Ability to operate both auto and manual gear boxes.
• Current DG and Forklift Licenses.

Responsibilities

• Operate Truck and Trailer on specified routes.
• Safely load and unload freight at various depots.
• Work Monday to Friday between 1:30am and 3:00pm.

Skills

Team Player

Health and Safety Awareness

Physical Fitness

Tools

DG License

Forklift License

Job description

Mainstream Freight Group is a nationwide freight forwarding and logistics provider with a reputation for Service Excellence, Customer Focus and staff that are ready to go the extra mile. We are looking for an experienced professional linehaul driver who is looking to join a progressive company that is rapidly growing.

This role will operate a Truck and Trailer /B Trains on our Timaru-Central Otago-Dunedin return route. To be successful you will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Have at a minimum of 3 years Linehaul experience and demonstrate that you can operate both auto and manual gear boxes.
• Be able to safely and efficiently load and unload freight from Linehaul units at a variety of depots around the South Island.
• Reside in Timaru
• Be physically fit
• Hold current DG and Forklift Licenses
• Be a strong team player
• Awareness of all current health and safety requirements
• Be punctual and show flexibility in your work hours

This Linehaul run is Monday to Friday between approximately 1:30am and 3:00pm.

If you can demonstrate the above attributes with a proven work history then we would like to hear from you. In return Mainstream New Zealand offers a competitive remuneration package depending on your experience and qualifications.This opportunity won’t last long, so if you are up to the challenge and feel you have what it takes to be part of the Mainstream team then this may be your ideal opportunity!

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Apply online for this role or contact Mainstream NZ Ltd for more information.