Class 5 Driver - Southern Transport

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

Job summary

Southern Transport Limited, part of the HWR Group, is seeking a reliable Class 5 Driver for our General Cartage Division in Invercargill, Southland. You will operate heavy vehicles, work closely with the dispatcher, and deliver safe, dependable service.

The role requires a current NZ Class 5 licence, ability to complete daily checks, accurate logbooks, and adherence to fatigue and work-time rules. Competitive hourly pay and full-time hours offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current NZ Class 5 licence and be able to operate heavy vehicles safely.
• Experience with daily vehicle checks and logbooks.
• Good safety awareness and ability to follow site rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 5 vehicles and truck-and-trailer units.
• Complete daily vehicle safety checks and report faults promptly.
• Maintain logbooks and comply with work-time and fatigue requirements.
• Follow NZTA regulations, company procedures and customer site rules.
• Perform associated manual tasks safely.
• Wear PPE and report incidents and hazards.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers and site personnel.

Skills

Class 5 driving

Dispatcher liaison

Logbook compliance

Education

NZTA Class 5 Licence

Job description

Take pride in your driving. Keep Southland moving.

• Earn $31-$33 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
• Join Southern Transport, part of the family-owned HWR Group.
• Put your driving skills to work in our General Cartage Division.

Good drivers do more than get from A to B. They look after their truck, respect their customers' sites and make safe decisions every day. If that sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you.

About Southern Transport

Southern Transport Limited is part of the HWR Group, a family-owned business proudly based in Southland. We're looking for a reliable Class 5 Driver to join our General Cartage Division in Invercargill and support our transport operations.

About The Role

You’ll operate heavy vehicles to carry out general cartage work, working closely with our dispatcher to deliver a safe, reliable service.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Safely operating Class 5 vehicles and truck-and-trailer units.
• Completing daily vehicle safety checks and promptly reporting faults.
• Maintaining accurate logbooks and complying with work-time and fatigue requirements.
• Following NZTA regulations, company procedures and customer site rules.
• Completing associated manual tasks safely.
• Wearing the required PPE and promptly reporting incidents and hazards.
• Maintaining professional relationships with customers, colleagues and other site personnel.

Hours and pay

• Location: Invercargill, Southland.
• Employment type: Full-time
• Pay: NZD $31-$33 gross per hour, depending on skills and experience.
• Minimum guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week.
• Roster: Monday to Saturday, with work scheduled within the 6am-6pm operating window. Actual rostered hours and breaks will comply with applicable work-time requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• A current licence permitting you to legally operate Class 5 vehicles in New Zealand.
• The ability to operate heavy vehicles safely and complete daily vehicle checks.
• Knowledge of logbook, work-time and fatigue management requirements.
• Clear communication, legible handwriting and sound numeracy skills.
• The physical ability to carry out the manual duties of the role.
• A professional approach to customers and a willingness to follow site procedures.
• A commitment to complying with our health and safety and drug and alcohol policies.