Class 5 Driver

H.W. Richardson Group; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance after 3 months

Permanent role with weekends back

Steady work and modern equipment

Job summary

Allied Bulk, part of the H W Richardson Group, is seeking a Class 5 driver for the New Plymouth to Waitoa night linehaul. Your week runs from 8pm Monday to Saturday morning, with a night shift allowance after three months. This permanent role offers consistent work and weekends back in a team-focused environment.

You’ll need a current Class 5 licence, solid heavy-vehicle experience and a strong safety mindset to keep freight moving smoothly overnight.

Qualifications

• Current Class 5 licence holder.
• Proven heavy vehicle driving experience.
• Strong commitment to safety on night runs.
• Reliability and good time management for overnight shifts.
• Confident working independently at night.
• Practical, no-fuss attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate the New Plymouth–Waitoa linehaul route and return each night.
• Be part of an experienced transport team on overnight runs.
• Maintain safety, reliability and on-time performance.

Skills

Class 5 licence

Heavy vehicle driving

Safety minded

Night shift independent work

Job description

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

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Reference: 6935906

Night owl? Class 5 licence? We should talk.

New Plymouth | Permanent | Monday night-Saturday morning | Night allowance after 3 months

Some drivers like watching the sun come up from behind the wheel. Others would rather be asleep. We're looking for the first kind.

Allied Bulk is looking for an experienced Class 5 Driver to join our New Plymouth team, operating our regular night linehaul run between New Plymouth and Waitoa.

Your working week starts at 8pm Monday and finishes Saturday morning, giving you a consistent run, permanent work and your weekends back. And once you've been with us for three months, you'll also receive a night shift allowance.

The job

This isn't a role where you'll wonder what you're doing from one day to the next. You'll operate our established New Plymouth-Waitoa linehaul route, completing the return run each night and working as part of an experienced transport team.

We're looking for someone who knows their way around a Class 5 unit, takes pride in doing the job properly and understands that reliability matters when you're the one keeping freight moving overnight.

What you'll bring

• A current Class 5 licence
• Proven heavy vehicle driving experience
• A strong commitment to safety
• Reliability and good time management
• Confidence working independently at night
• A practical, no-fuss attitude

Why Allied Bulk?

Allied Bulk is part of the H W Richardson Group and operates a nationwide fleet specialising in bulk truck and trailer operations. For you, that means joining an established business with steady work, modern equipment and a team that understands transport.

Most importantly, you'll know when you're working: 8pm Monday through to Saturday morning.

If night driving suits you and you're looking for a permanent Class 5 role rather than your next short-term gig, we'd like to hear from you.

NZ/AU citizens or permanent residents only - overseas applications cannot be considered.