Class 5 Driver – Drive the Coast-to-Coast run!

Hilton Haulage Limited Partnership; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company phone

Guaranteed hours

Health insurance

Long service rewards

Employee discounts

Team culture

Job summary

Hilton Haulage in Christchurch is seeking a Class 5 driver for the Coast-to-Coast run, operating a Class 5, 2020 Scania with a 5-axle lusk tub trailer to transport fertiliser and stockfeed Coast to Coast.

You’ll enjoy guaranteed hours (minimum 80 hours per fortnight) with a full-time permanent role, typically Monday–Friday dayshift, plus occasional weekends. Safety, maintenance and customer service are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Class 5 licence (or equivalent) with 2+ years' experience.
• Truck and trailer experience, ideally live loads.
• Arthur’s Pass experience beneficial.
• Reliable, pro-active and can-do approach.
• Teamwork and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class 5 truck with a 5-axle lusk tub trailer delivering fertiliser/stockfeed coast to coast.
• Prioritise safety, maintenance and vehicle operation to high standards.
• Handle live-load deliveries with efficient, safe loading and unloading.
• Follow coast-to-coast routes via Arthur's Pass and Hokitika; occasional stays as required.
• Adhere to pre-employment checks and company safety policies.

Skills

Class 5 Licence

Truck & Trailer Experience

Live Load Experience

Teamwork

Job description

Class 5 Driver – Drive the Coast-to-Coast run!!

• Christchurch Based. Live-load,truck & trailer Coast to Coast run
• Guaranteed hours.Company Phone. Competitive rates & allowances.
• Great opportunity for aClass 5 driver to drive the glorious Arthur’s Pass route.

Why you’lllove it here:

• Company Phone – Enjoy full personaluse to stay connected.
• Guaranteed Hours – A minimum of 80hours per fortnight – stability you can count on.
• Health insurance – offered after 12months of continuous service.
• Long ServiceRecognition/Reward – Celebrate your loyalty with us.
• Exclusive EmployeeBenefits –Take advantage of various employee discounts, including savings on fuel,tyres, and more.
• Strong team culture - people stay here fora reason.
• Hilton Haulage is oneof NZ’s most respected transport operators.

Theopportunity:

Working outof our Hornby depot in Christchurch, you'll be driving a class 5, 2020 Scania with a 5axle lusk tub trailer with the important responsibility of transporting product(fertiliser/stockfeed) Coast to Coast over Arthurs’ Pass to Hokitika and cartingback bi-product from Westland Milk’s Hokitika based milk processing factory.

This is agreat route – travelling the glorious Arthur’s Pass road (prior experience preferred),traversing the scenic South Island and experiencing both coasts inone day!

Yourattention to safety, maintenance, and vehicle operation will reflect the highstandards our loyal customers and suppliers expect.

WorkPattern

Full-time,permanent role:

• Mainly Monday –Friday dayshift.
• Occasional weekends andthe ability to stay away may be required depending on business, seasonalor weather demands.
• Average shift: 10–12hours

What youbring to the table:

• Class 5 Licence (orequivalent) with 2 years+ of experience
• Truck and Trailerexperience – ideally driving live loads
• Prior experience havingdriven Arthur’s Pass would be beneficial
• A reliable, pro-activeand can-do approach
• A knack for learningnew technology
• A passion for teamworkand customer service

About us:

Since ourhumble beginning back in the 1960’s, Hilton Haulage has been keeping the wheelsturning from Invercargill to Auckland. Today, our 500+ strong team operate arange of units working hard to exceed our customers’ expectations and providinga total transport solution.

Ourculture:

• People: Honesty, respect, andteamwork are key to our success.
• Safety: We prioritiseeveryone’s wellbeing, every single day.
• Customer: Delivering value andlistening to our customers is why we’re here.
• Future: Looking down the roadahead

Ready todrive your future?

Don’t missthis opportunity to join a company that values its people, safety, and futuregrowth.

Applicants must possess current eligibility to permanently work in NZ. Forshortlisted applicants, any subsequent offer of employment will be subject to passing a pre-employment driving assessment and the satisfactory completion of a range of background checks including an ACC check, a pre-employment medical assessment including Drug & Alcohol test, reference checks and a Ministry of Justice criminal convictions check

Closing Date:

Saturday, 12 December 2026