Class 5 Driver - Regional Transport Specialist

Habit Health; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive team

Job summary

Habit Health is seeking skilled and reliable drivers for full-time roles based in Palmerston North. The position covers scheduled runs across Palmerston North, New Plymouth and Auckland, with a minimum of 30 hours per week and opportunities in the up to three regions.

Competitive payNZD 30–35 per hour, dependent on skills and experience, plus a supportive team environment. Applicants must have a valid Class 5 license and be able to reverse a truck and trailer, with a minimum of 1 year driving

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Minimum 1 year truck driving experience.
• Ability to reverse a truck and trailer.
• Physically fit to manage loads and daily tasks.
• Pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 5 vehicles to transport goods to designated locations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections for safety and compliance.
• Follow road safety regulations and company policies.
• Complete delivery paperwork and logs accurately.
• Maintain communication with dispatch for updates and direction.
• Safely reverse truck and trailer in varied environments.
• Secure loads to prevent damage during transport.

Skills

Class 5 license required

Strong communication

Time management

Early mornings & weekend work

Job description

Habit Health is seeking skilled and reliable drivers for full-time roles based in Palmerston North. The position covers scheduled runs across Palmerston North, New Plymouth and Auckland, with a minimum of 30 hours per week and opportunities in the up to three regions.

Competitive payNZD 30–35 per hour, dependent on skills and experience, plus a supportive team environment. Applicants must have a valid Class 5 license and be able to reverse a truck and trailer, with a minimum of 1 year driving