Class 5 Driver

Roading and Building Recruitment; Kaiapoi; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full PPE provided

Job summary

RB Recruitment in Kaiapoi, New Zealand, is seeking experienced Civil Workers with a Class 5 license for immediate starts on multiple projects in Christchurch. Work includes subdivisions, drainage, roading, and heavy equipment duties.

You should have at least 3+ years Class 5 driving or machine operating, full Class 5 license, own transport, and a health-and-safety focus. Willingness to long days and occasional Saturdays, with ongoing training and strong team ethos.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Class 5 R/R driving and/or machine operating.
• Full Class 5 License.
• Own reliable transport.
• Health and safety conscious."
• Present well and understand you're representing the client.

Skills

Class 5 driving

Machine operating

Rollers/diggers/loaders

Full Class 5 license

Reliable transport

Health and safety

Professional presentation

Drug screen

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Roading and Building Recruitment – Kaiapoi, South Island

THE GIG

Are you an experienced Civil Worker that has Class 5, WTR and enjoy variety in your day?

We have a number of Class 5 roles based in Christchurch, for immediate starts now if you have Civil experience.

The work we have is varied, with work on Subdivisions, Drainage Works, 2/4 Axle Work, Tipper Work, Point A to B Carting works and some roading works.

Due to the strong workload for the foreseeable future, our clients are only interested to hear from those with previous experience working within a team where you are happy to assist your colleagues, can communicate effectively and don't mind 10+ hour days and are open to Monday to Friday work with the odd Saturday.

THE GOODS

• Consistent workload with confirmed contracts past 2026
• Mon-Fri with Saturday work at times
• Up-skilling and Development available
• Down to earth, hard working team
• Big projects and big hours coming up
• Ongoing training and support
• Full PPE provided!

THE GIG

Are you an experienced Civil Worker that has Class 5, WTR and enjoy variety in your day?

We have a number of Class 5 roles based in Christchurch, for immediate starts now if you have Civil experience.

The work we have is varied, with work on Subdivisions, Drainage Works, 2/4 Axle Work, Tipper Work, Point A to B Carting works and some roading works.

Due to the strong workload for the foreseeable future, our clients are only interested to hear from those with previous experience working within a team where you are happy to assist your colleagues, can communicate effectively and don't mind 10+ hour days and are open to Monday to Friday work with the odd Saturday.

THE GOODS

• Excellent starting rate
• Consistent workload with confirmed contracts past 2026
• Mon-Fri with Saturday work at times
• Up-skilling and Development available
• Down to earth, hard working team
• Big projects and big hours coming up
• Ongoing training and support
• Full PPE provided!

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF

If you have the experience we're looking for and are ready to jump in to a tight team and put in the mahi - we want to hear from you! You will be successful if the following sounds like you:

• You can pass a drug screen
• Have a minimum of 3+ Years Class 5 R/R Driving and or Machine Operating
• Hold hours on Rollers, Diggers, Loaders - preferred
• Full Class 5 License
• Have your own reliable transport
• Be Health and Safety conscious
• Present well and understand you're representing the client on the day

ABOUT US

RB Recruitment stands for Roading and Building Recruitment. We have decades of on the ground experience in the civil and construction industries so we get what it's like, what you go through day to day, and what you deserve! RB Recruitment acts as an external HR and recruitment services provider to some of New Zealand's leading civil and construction companies. We have the contacts and experience to get you where you want to be. We have a passion for connecting great people with great employers, who will make you feel valued and meet your needs. If you are interested in a change of career or taking the next step, don't hesitate to get in touch today!