Class 5 Driver - General Cartage

HW Richardson Group; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Freight Haulage Limited in Invercargill is seeking an experienced Class 5 Driver for the General Cartage team. This full-time role involves operating heavy vehicle units and delivering reliable service across customer sites.

Typical hours are roughly 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Saturday, with an hourly rate of NZ$31.00–$33.00 depending on skills and experience. Safety and compliance are essential to the role.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Class 5 Driver Licence and relevant heavy vehicle experience.
• Experience with logbooks and NZTA regulations.
• Ability to operate trucks and trailers safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck and trailer units for general cartage.
• Complete daily vehicle safety checks and adhere to safety policies.
• Maintain logs and time requirements; work at multiple customer sites.

Skills

Class 5 Driver Licence

Safety-conscious

Logbook compliance

Communication

Job description

Freight Haulage Limited | Invercargill

$31.00-$33.00 per hour | Full-time

Freight Haulage Limited is part of HWR Group, a proudly Southland-based, family-owned business with operations spanning transport, contracting, aggregates, fuel distribution, ready-mixed concrete and other industries.

We are currently seeking an experienced Class 5 Driver to join our General Cartage team based in Invercargill.

This is a hands‑on driving role suited to an experienced heavy vehicle operator who understands the importance of working safely, complying with transport regulations and delivering a reliable service to customers.

The position

• This is a full‑time role based in Invercargill, with working hours between 6.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Saturday.
• The hourly rate for this position is $31.00-$33.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

As part of the General Cartage team, you will operate truck and trailer units while ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures and NZTA requirements. The role includes completing daily vehicle safety checks, maintaining logbook and work‑time requirements and working across customer sites.

To Be Considered, You Will Need

• A current and valid New Zealand Class 5 Driver Licence
• Demonstrated experience operating Class 5 heavy vehicles/truck and trailer units
• Experience working within transport, freight, general cartage or a comparable heavy vehicle environment
• A sound understanding of NZTA regulations, logbook and work‑time requirements
• The ability to complete required vehicle safety checks
• The ability to safely manage the physical requirements of the position
• Good communication, numeracy and record‑keeping skills
• A reliable, safety‑focused approach to work
• The ability to work the required hours between 6.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Saturday

Health and safety is a significant part of the role. Freight Haulage requires drivers to follow company health and safety procedures, report incidents, wear appropriate PPE and comply with its Drug and Alcohol Policy.

About You

You will be an experienced driver who takes pride in doing the job properly. You are comfortable working in a busy transport environment, can manage competing demands, communicate professionally with customers and other industry personnel, and understand that safety comes first.

If you have the Class 5 licence and relevant heavy vehicle experience required for this position, we would like to hear from you.