Class 5 Driver Wanted

HW Richardson Group; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HW Richardson Group in Balclutha is seeking an experienced Class 5 driver to join our crew. You will move plant, machinery and materials between sites, starting early and working outdoors in all weather, Monday to Friday.

You must hold a full Class 5 licence, bring hands-on driving experience in civil construction or transport, and demonstrate a safety-first approach. Be reliable, punctual and ready to pitch in as part of a small team.

Qualifications

• Full Class 5 driver's licence is non-negotiable.
• Hands-on Class 5 driving experience in civil construction or transport.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a small crew.
• Commitment to health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 5 vehicles to move plant, machinery and materials between sites.
• Keep the crew supplied and the job moving with timely deliveries.
• Work early starts, physically demanding days, outdoors in all weather.
• Travel between sites around the region.

Skills

Class 5 licence

Class 5 driving experience

Health and safety awareness

Punctuality & teamwork

Outdoor work tolerance

Job description

HW Richardson Group – Balclutha, South Island

Medical insurance options and HWR staff discounts

Genuine long-term career opportunities — this crew invests in people who stick around

A crew that works hard, backs each other and has a laugh doing it

The job straight up

We need someone who already knows their way around a Class 5 vehicle- here's what the role actually looks like.

You'll be driving for our crew out of Balclutha— moving plant, machinery and materials between sites, keeping the crew supplied and the job moving. Early starts. Physical days. Working outdoors in whatever the weather throws at you. Mon-Fri.

This crew moves fast and works hard, and they expect the same from whoever's behind the wheel. If that sounds like your kind of work, keep reading.

What you will bring

• A full Class 5 driver's licence — non-negotiable
• Real, hands-on experience driving Class 5 vehicles, ideally in civil construction, transport, or a similar heavy vehicle environment
• A steady, sensible approach to the job — this isn't about flashy driving, it's about doing it right, every time
• The ability to turn up on time, do the work, and pitch in as part of a small crew
• A proactive attitude to health and safety — no shortcuts
• Comfortable working outdoors in variable conditions, and travelling to different sites around the region

Before you apply

SouthRoads runs a rigorous drug and alcohol policy. You'll need to pass a pre-employment drug test and medical.

About SouthRoads

SouthRoads is part of the HW Richardson Group, one of New Zealand's largest privately owned companies. We have a strong reputation across Southland and Otago for delivering quality work and providing long-term career opportunities for our people.