Class 5 Driver

H.W. Richardson Group; Invercargill City; Vor Ort; NZD 43.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Freight Haulage Limited, part of HWR Group, is seeking an experienced Class 5 Driver for our General Cartage team based in Invercargill. This full-time driver role requires safe operations, NZTA-compliant logbooks, and reliable service to customers.

You will work roughly 6.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Saturday, with 30+ hours guaranteed per week. The role offers hourly pay of $31.00–$33.00, contingent on skills and experience.

Qualifikationen

• Requires a current NZ Class 5 driving licence.
• Minimum 2 years experience in transport, freight, or heavy vehicle operations.
• Good communication, numeracy and record-keeping skills essential.

Aufgaben

• Drive and operate Class 5 truck and trailer in Invercargill.
• Complete daily vehicle safety checks and maintain logbooks.
• Adhere to NZTA regulations and company procedures.
• Deliver to customers with a safety-first approach.

Kenntnisse

Class 5 Licence

Heavy vehicle experience

Safety conscious

Communication

Record-keeping

Jobbeschreibung

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Class 5 Driver - General Cartage

Reference: 6942236

$31.00-$33.00 per hour | Full-time

Freight Haulage Limited is part of HWR Group, a proudly Southland-based, family-owned business with operations spanning transport, contracting, aggregates, fuel distribution, ready-mixed concrete and other industries.

We are currently seeking an experienced Class 5 Driver to join our General Cartage team based in Invercargill.

This is a hands-on driving role suited to an experienced heavy vehicle operator who understands the importance of working safely, complying with transport regulations and delivering a reliable service to customers.

The position

• This is a full-time role based in Invercargill, with working hours between 6.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Saturday.
• The hourly rate for this position is $31.00-$33.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
• This is a full-time role (with minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week).

As part of the General Cartage team, you will operate truck and trailer units while ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures and NZTA requirements. The role includes completing daily vehicle safety checks, maintaining logbook and work-time requirements and working across customer sites.

To be considered, you will need:

• A current and valid New Zealand Class 5 Driver Licence
• Demonstrated experience operating Class 5 heavy vehicles/truck and trailer units
• At minimum of 2 years experience working within transport, freight, general cartage or a comparable heavy vehicle environment
• A sound understanding of NZTA regulations, logbook and work-time requirements
• The ability to complete required vehicle safety checks
• The ability to safely manage the physical requirements of the position
• Good communication, numeracy and record-keeping skills
• A reliable, safety-focused approach to work
• The ability to work the required hours between 6.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Saturday

Health and safety is a significant part of the role. Freight Haulage requires drivers to follow company health and safety procedures, report incidents, wear appropriate PPE and comply with its Drug and Alcohol Policy.

About you

You will be an experienced driver who takes pride in doing the job properly. You are comfortable working in a busy transport environment, can manage competing demands, communicate professionally with customers and other industry personnel, and understand that safety comes first.

If you have the Class 5 licence and relevant heavy vehicle experience required for this position, we would like to hear from you.