Class 5 Driver

Team Global Express Pty; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Long-term employment

Trans-Tasman opportunities

HSE standards

Job summary

Team Global Express NZ is hiring a Class 5 Driver for our Palmerston North branch. You will assist with collections and deliveries for key customers, starting early each weekday and maintaining a focus on safety and accuracy.

The role requires a Clean NZ Class 5 license, with a Dangerous Goods endorsement ideal and forklift experience preferred. Join a multinational business with strong HSE standards and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Clean Full NZ Class 5 license is required.
• Dangerous Goods Endorsement is ideal.
• Forklift license with OSH cert is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight safely by hand.
• Scan all freight and ensure tracking is complete.
• Deliver and pickup on time and in full.
• Follow safety processes and maintain a clean vehicle.

Skills

Class 5 license

Dangerous goods endorsement

Forklift OSH cert

Customer focus

Communication & teamwork

NZ road driving experience

Job description

## Class 5 DriverApply: Palmerston North: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 14, 2026 (29 days left to apply): R70266**Connecting people and communities| Driving eCommerce | Moving New Zealand**Team Global Express NZ delivers freight forwarding, end-to-end transport services, and comprehensive logistics solutions to customers operating in New Zealand from Kaitaia to Invercargill.We're on the hunt for a Class 5 Driver to join our Palmerston North branch to assist with collections and deliveries with one of our key customers.**Shift:** Monday – Friday, approx. 6.30am start, minimum 45 hours per week**About the role - Mō te tūranga**This role will be responsible to assist with the timely safe handling of freight for the company to achieve their target delivery goals.**What you'll do:*** Load and unload freight safely by hand.* Ensure freight is handled without damage.* Scan all freight. If you touch it, scan it.* Deliver and pickup on time and in full.* Actively participate in all safety processes and procedures* Always operate your vehicle in a safe and legal manner.* Take pride in your vehicle by always keeping it clean and tidy - inside and out.**What will you bring? –** **Ōu** **Pūkenga?*** Clean Full NZ Class 5 License - must have* Dangerous Good Endorsement - ideal* Forklift License with OSH cert - ideal* Customer-focused attitude* Communication and teamwork skills* Experience driving on New Zealand roads**Your Benefits -** **Ō** **Painga*** A place where we put our people first with priority to promote from within.* Career progression opportunities and long-term employment.* Be part of a multinational business with opportunities across the Trans-Tasman* A national commitment to attaining the highest standards in HSE through best practise.**How to apply - Me pēhea te tono**If this role sounds like something for you then please click \"apply\"... we want to hear from you!To be considered, you must be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and Drug/Alcohol Testing. (Medical Assessment for safety critical roles)**Team Global Express is an Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace.****Applicants must be eligible to work in NZ effective immediately.**