Class 2 Delivery Driver – Part Time With Growth & Benefits

Bidvest New Zealand Limited; Nelson; On-site; NZD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Long-term project (12 months)

January 2027 start

Major civil construction programme

Job summary

Bidvest New Zealand Limited is seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers for a major civil construction project based in Picton, starting January 2027. Ideal candidates will have a Full Class 5 licence, proven civil construction driving experience, and comfort with truck and trailer units on busy sites and quarries.

You will reverse and manoeuvre safely and operate Road Ranger gearboxes, working independently with site safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Full Class 5 licence
• Proven civil construction driving experience
• Confident operating Road Ranger gearboxes
• Experience reversing truck and trailer units
• Confident with jack‑knifing manoeuvres
• Previous quarry and construction site experience
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe required – assistance with Site Safe can be provided
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Operating Class 5 truck and trailer units
• Transporting materials to and from civil construction sites
• Working in and out of quarries
• Reversing and manoeuvring truck and trailer combinations
• Operating safely around heavy machinery and site personnel

Job description

We're seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers to join a major civil construction project in Picton, commencing January 2027. We're looking for confident drivers who have experience working in busy civil environments and are comfortable operating truck and trailer units across construction sites and quarries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Operating Class 5 truck and trailer units
• Transporting materials to and from civil construction sites
• Working in and out of quarries
• Reversing and manoeuvring truck and trailer combinations
• Operating safely around heavy machinery and site personnel

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Full Class 5 licence
• Proven civil construction driving experience
• Confident operating Road Ranger gearboxes
• Experience reversing truck and trailer units
• Confident with jack‑knifing manoeuvres
• Previous quarry and construction site experience
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe required – assistance with Site Safe can be provided
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work independently

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• $34–$36 per hour, depending on experience
• Long-term work on a 12‑month project
• January 2027 start
• Opportunity to work across a major civil construction programme

PLEASE NOTE

This role is based in Picton. Accommodation, travel, living‑away and relocation allowances are not currently provided. Applicants must be able to arrange their own travel and accommodation if relocating for this position.

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