Class 5 Driver

Team Global Express

Palmerston North

On-site

NZD 55,000 - 70,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities
Long-term employment
Opportunities across Trans-Tasman
Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace

Job summary

Team Global Express NZ is seeking a Class 5 Driver to join our Palmerston North branch to support collections and deliveries for a key customer. The role runs Monday–Friday with approx. a 6.30am start and a minimum of 45 hours per week.

You will assist with the timely and safe handling of freight, scanning every item touched, and delivering on time while upholding safety processes. A NZ Class 5 license is mandatory, with preferred DG endorsement and forklift OSH cert.

Qualifications

  • Clean Full NZ Class 5 license is required.
  • Dangerous Goods Endorsement is preferred.
  • Forklift license with OSH certification is preferred.
  • Customer-focused attitude and strong communication skills are essential.
  • Ability to work in a team and manage time effectively.
  • Experience driving on New Zealand roads.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Operate the vehicle in a safe and legal manner at all times.
  • Keep the vehicle clean and tidy inside and out.

Skills

NZ Class 5 license
Dangerous Goods endorsement
Forklift OSH cert
Customer-focused
Communication
Teamwork
NZ road experience

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.


Team Global Express is an Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace.


Applicants must be eligible to work in NZ effective immediately.


Please note we will only communicate with candidates via approved recruitment channels.

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