Class 5 Driver

RobLawMax Recruitment; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern equipment

Supportive team environment

Job summary

RobLawMax Recruitment is seeking experienced Class 5 Milk Tanker Drivers to join the Hamilton/Waikato region. You will be responsible for safe collection and transportation of milk from farms to processing facilities, following NZTA rules and maintaining high vehicle standards.

We offer a 3 x 3 roster with day and night shifts, consistent full-time hours, and a supportive team in a essential dairy transport sector. Strong safety focus and rural-road experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Full New Zealand Class 5 driver's licence.
• Proven heavy vehicle driving experience.
• Experience with milk tanker or bulk tanker desirable.
• Experience driving trucks and trailers.
• Safe driving on rural roads and gravel surfaces.
• Willing to work day and night shifts.
• Reliable, punctual and safety-focused.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of transport compliance and fatigue management.
• Physically fit to meet the role's requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 5 milk tanker vehicles.
• Collect and transport milk from dairy farms to processing sites.
• Complete pre-start and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Carry out milk sampling and quality checks as required.
• Complete logbooks and electronic records.
• Follow NZTA worktime, driving and transport requirements.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and presentation.
• Build relationships with farmers and customers.
• Drive on rural roads, including narrow and gravel roads.
• Report any vehicle, load or operational issues promptly.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Communication skills

Reliability

Punctual

Teamwork

Fatigue management

Job description

Join Our Team

We are seeking experienced and reliable Class 5 Milk Tanker Drivers to join our team in the Hamilton/Waikato region.
This is an excellent opportunity for a safety-focused professional driver looking for a consistent 3 x 3 x 3 roster and long-term work in the dairy transport industry.

The Roster

• 3 Day Shifts: 6:00am – 5:00pm
• 3 Night Shifts: 5:00pm – 6:00am
• 3 Days Off
• Roster repeats continuously

About the Role

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient collection and transportation of milk from farms to processing facilities throughout the Waikato region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safely operate Class 5 milk tanker vehicles
• Collect and transport milk from dairy farms to processing sites
• Complete pre-start and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Carry out milk sampling and quality checks as required
• Complete logbooks, electronic records and other required documentation
• Follow NZTA worktime, driving and transport requirements
• Maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness and presentation
• Build positive relationships with farmers, customers and team members
• Operate safely on rural roads, including narrow and gravel roads
• Follow all company health and safety procedures
• Report any vehicle, load or operational issues promptly

What We're Looking For

• Full New Zealand Class 5 driver's licence
• Proven heavy vehicle driving experience
• Previous milk tanker or bulk tanker experience is highly desirable
• Experience driving truck and trailer combinations
• Confident driving on rural roads and gravel surfaces
• Comfortable working both day and night shifts
• Reliable, punctual and safety-focused
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of transport compliance and fatigue management
• Physically fit and able to meet the requirements of the role

What's On Offer?

• 3 x 3 x 3 roster
• 3 days on / 3 nights on / 3 days off
• Consistent full-time hours
• Opportunity to work in the essential dairy transport industry
• Supportive team environment
• Modern, well-maintained equipment