Class 5 Driver / Freight Operator

Team Global Express Pty Ltd; Nelson; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff welfare trust cover 80% of your

Discounted holiday homes across NZ

Career progression opportunities

Strong HSE focus

Job summary

Team Global Express is seeking a Class 5 Driver / Freight Operator for our Nelson branch. This role blends driving with hands-on freight handling in a fast-paced, physical environment where teamwork is essential and no two days are the same.

Shift: Monday – Friday 9.30am – 7.00pm. You’ll load/unload freight, follow safety protocols, and collaborate with the team to ensure efficient, reliable transport across New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Must hold a clean NZ Class 5 licence.
• Forklift licence with OSH certification.
• Dangerous Goods endorsement.
• Customer-focused attitude with strong communication.
• Experience driving on New Zealand roads.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight safely and securely for road and rail units.
• Achieve branch objectives by using On-time to scan freight efficiently.
• Operate all equipment safely and proficiently.
• Maintain good working relationships within the team.
• Communicate effectively within a team environment.

Skills

Class 5 driving

Forklift license

OSH certificate

Dangerous Goods Endorsement

Customer-focused

Communication

Teamwork

NZ roads experience

Job description

Connecting people and communities| Driving eCommerce | Moving New Zealand

Looking for a role where you get variety in your day and be part of a high performing team? We’re on the hunt for a Class 5 Driver / Freight Operator to join our Nelson branch!

About the role - Mō te tūranga

This is more than just a driving job. You’ll combine Class 5 driving with hands‑on freight handling in a fast‑paced, physical role where teamwork is critical and no two days are the same.

Shift: Monday – Friday 9.30am – 7.00pm

Key duties

• Load and unload all freight safely and securely, for both road and rail units.
• Achieve branch operational objectives by using On-time to scan freight efficiently.
• Ensure all equipment is operated in a safe and proficient manner.
• Maintain good working relationships.
• Communicate effectively within a team environment.

What will you bring?

• Clean Full NZ Class 5 License – must have Forklift License with OSH cert – must have Dangerous Good Endorsement – ideal Customer-focused attitude Communication and teamwork skills Experience driving on New Zealand roads

Your Benefits - Ō Painga

• Our staff welfare trust will cover 80% of your medical bills up to $1500 per year.
• Access to heavily discounted holiday homes across New Zealand.
• Career progression opportunities
• A national commitment to attaining the highest standards in HSE through best practice.

You must be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and Drug/Alcohol Testing. (Medical Assessment for safety critical roles)

Applicants must be eligible to work in NZ effective immediately.

We will only communicate with candidates via approved recruitment channels.

Team Global Express is an Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace.

Final Marketing Blurb

Connecting people and communities| Driving eCommerce | Moving Australia & New Zealand

With an unrivalled and expansive network, Team Global Express builds unique, innovative, and tailored transport and logistics solutions to connect people, communities, and businesses across Australia and New Zealand. 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.