Class 5 Driver at HW Richardson Group

HW Richardson Group; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidised health insurance

Ongoing training and development

Staff referral scheme

Long service benefits

Job summary

Allied Bulk, part of the H W Richardson Group, is looking for an experienced Class 4 Driver to join their New Plymouth team. This permanent, long-term role involves operating an evening linehaul route, with morning starts around 4:00am, five days a week, plus occasional Saturdays.

You'll be part of a supportive company that values safety and teamwork, and offers ongoing training and development along with fully subsidised health insurance after 12 months.

Qualifications

• Reliable and motivated driver with strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate evening linehaul route between New Plymouth and Waitoa.
• Complete daily return trips with early morning starts.
• Ensure customer service excellence.

Skills

Class 4 driver's licence

Safety commitment

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

New Plymouth | Permanent, long‑term role | Immediate start Allied Bulk is a division of the H W Richardson Group, and is a nationwide transport company specialising in bulk truck and trailer operations. It runs a fleet of more than 65 trucks operating daily out of Auckland, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Levin, and Christchurch, Timaru and Dunedin. We're looking for an experienced Class 4 Driver to join our team in New Plymouth. You'll operate our evening linehaul route, completing a daily return trip between New Plymouth and Waitoa. You will work early morning starts around 4:00am, 5 days per week, with the occasional Saturday required. This position is ideal for a reliable driver looking for steady, ongoing work.

Why drive with Allied Bulk?

You'll be part of a stable, long-standing company that values safety, teamwork and looking after its people. We run quality gear, have strong local roots and offer genuine opportunities to grow.

What we're looking for:

• A full NZ Class 4 driver's licence - full training will be provided in our systems and processes.
• A reliable and motivated driver with a strong committment to safety, compliance and delivering excellent customer service.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethicm punctuality and the ability to work effectively as part of team.
• A solid work history with at least two recent work references
• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

What we offer:

• Fully subsidised health insurance after 12 months' service
• Ongoing training and development
• Staff referral scheme
• Long service benefits

Applications Close: 11 Sep 2026