Class 2 Driver | Gisborne Run

Bidvest New Zealand Limited; Rotorua; Hybrid; NZD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Job summary

Bidvest New Zealand Limited in Rotorua is seeking an experienced Class 2 Route Driver to deliver foodservice products across the Gisborne region. This dedicated long-distance role features a regular Wednesday to Saturday roster, a 3:00am start, and a compressed four-day week with finishing times around 5pm.

You will load, unload, and deliver safely, maintain vehicle standards, complete paperwork, and communicate with dispatch.

Qualifications

• NZ Class 2 licence with Class 4 advantageous.
• Clean driving history and strong safety focus.
• Proven reliability and punctuality.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage your day.

Responsibilities

• Delivering products safely and professionally across the Gisborne region.
• Build positive relationships with customers through friendly service.
• Complete delivery documentation and electronic logs accurately.
• Maintain communication with dispatch and management throughout the day.
• Complete vehicle inspections and ensure truck is well maintained.
• Collect returns, crates, and related paperwork.
• Load and unload products safely and efficiently.
• Ensure loads are secured and delivered to correct locations.
• Maintain food safety, temperature control and product integrity.
• Operate in accordance with transport legislation and safety policies.

Skills

Class 2 Licence

Safety focus

Reliability

English communication

Job description

Are you an experienced Class 2 Driver who enjoys life on the road, takes pride in delivering outstanding customer service, and thrives working independently?

We're looking for a reliable and professional driver to join our transport team, servicing our valued customers throughout the Gisborne region. This is a dedicated long-distance delivery role based in Rotorua, offering a regular route, modern equipment, and the benefit of a compressed four-day working week.

About the Role

As our Gisborne Route Driver, you'll be responsible for delivering foodservice products safely and efficiently between Rotorua and Gisborne while maintaining exceptional customer service, food safety, and vehicle care standards.

This is a hands-on role that combines driving, customer service, loading and unloading, vehicle care, and delivery administration. You'll need to be adaptable and able to respond to changing road conditions, weather events, customer requirements, and operational demands.

The role operates:

Wednesday to Saturday
3:00am start, finishing when the run is completed (5pm or before)

As with any transport operation, finishing times will vary depending on delivery volumes, weather conditions, traffic, roadworks, and other operational requirements. Flexibility is essential.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering products safely and professionally throughout the Gisborne region.
• Building positive and lasting relationships with customer by providing friendly, professional, and courteous customer service
• Completing delivery documentation and electronic logbooks accurately
• Maintaining communication with dispatch and management throughout the day.
• Completing vehicle inspections and ensuring your truck is well maintained.
• Collecting returns, credits, crates, and associated paperwork
• Loading and unloading products safely and efficiently.
• Ensuring loads are secured correctly and delivered to the correct customer locations.
• Ensuring food safety, temperature control, and product integrity standards are met.
• Operating in accordance with all transport legislation, health and safety requirements, and company policies

What You'll Need

• Current NZ Class 2 Licence (Class 4 advantageous).
• Clean driving history and strong safety focus.
• Proven reliability and punctuality.
• Strong knowledge of the Central North Island and Bay of Plenty regions.
• Excellent communication skills and a good command of written and spoken English.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to build positive customer relationships.
• High level of physical fitness with the ability to safely load, unload, and move products.
• Ability to work independently and manage your day effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with paperwork and delivery documentation.
• Ability to manage long-distance driving requirements and changing schedules.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing road, weather, and operational conditions.
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol screening.
• Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.
• Willingness to work extended days when operationally required

A Little More About the Route

As a Gisborne driver, you'll know that no two days are the same.

Road conditions, weather events, roadworks, traffic incidents, and occasional route disruptions can impact travel times. Because of this, we're looking for someone who is adaptable, resilient, and committed to delivering great service regardless of the challenge.

There may also be occasions where an overnight stay is required due to road closures, weather events, vehicle issues, fatigue management requirements, or other unforeseen circumstances. Accommodation will be arranged and paid for by the company when required.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent full-time position.
• Four-day working week.
• Wednesday to Saturday roster.
• Supportive team environment.
• Stable business with a strong customer focus.
• Opportunity to work independently and take ownership of your run.

If you enjoy being on the road, take pride in delivering excellent customer service, and are looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and a great team culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Skills & Experience

• Current NZ Class 2 Licence (Class 4 advantageous).