Class 5 Driver – Early Start, Career Growth & Safety

Team Global Express

Palmerston North

On-site

NZD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

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Long-term employment
Multinational business opportunities
HSE commitment

Job summary

Team Global Express NZ is hiring a Class 5 Driver for our Palmerston North branch to assist with collections and deliveries for a key customer. Shift is Monday–Friday, approx. 6.30am start, minimum 45 hours per week.

You will load/unload freight, ensure safe handling, scan all items, and deliver on time while following safety procedures. A NZ Class 5 license and NZ driving experience are essential.

Qualifications

  • This role requires a Clean Full NZ Class 5 license (must have).
  • Dangerous Goods endorsement is preferred.
  • Forklift license with OSH certificate is preferred.

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.
  • Participate in safety processes and procedures.
  • Operate the vehicle in a safe and legal manner.
  • Keep the vehicle clean and tidy inside and out.

Skills

NZ Class 5 License
Dangerous Goods endorsement
Forklift OSH cert
Customer-focused attitude
Communication and teamwork
Experience driving NZ roads

Job description

Team Global Express NZ is hiring a Class 5 Driver for our Palmerston North branch to assist with collections and deliveries for a key customer. Shift is Monday–Friday, approx. 6.30am start, minimum 45 hours per week.

You will load/unload freight, ensure safe handling, scan all items, and deliver on time while following safety procedures. A NZ Class 5 license and NZ driving experience are essential.

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