Class 5 Driver

NZ National Carriers Limited; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Long-term employment

Multinational business environment

Job summary

NZ National Carriers Limited is seeking a Class 5 Driver for our Palmerston North branch to support collections and deliveries for our key customer. Shift: Monday–Friday, starting around 6:30am, with a minimum of 45 hours per week. You will handle freight safely, scan items, and ensure on-time, accurate pickups and deliveries.

Ideal candidates hold a full NZ Class 5 license with a Dangerous Goods endorsement. Forklift OSH cert and customer-focused, collaborative mindset are valued.

Qualifications

• Clean Full NZ Class 5 License with Dangerous Goods Endorsement.
• Forklift license with OSH cert is ideal.
• Customer-focused attitude with strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight safely by hand.
• Scan all freight and ensure it is logged correctly.
• Deliver and pickup on time and in full.
• Participate in safety processes and keep the vehicle clean and tidy.

Skills

Class 5 license

Dangerous Goods endorsement

Forklift OSH certification

Customer-focused attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

NZ driving experience

Tools

Scanner/scan tools

Job description

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.

Backed by Allegro Funds, Australia’s most awarded and largest transformation and turnaround private equity firm, we’re looking to the future and working towards new and exciting ways to put our customers’ businesses at the heart of ours.