Class 5 Driver Wanted

Hw Richardson - Allied Concrete; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Staff discounts

Long-term career opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Hw Richardson - Allied Concrete in Balclutha, South Island seeks a skilled Class 5 driver to move plant, machinery and materials between sites. You will start early, work outdoors in all weather, and keep the crew supplied to maintain momentum on site.

We value hands-on experience in civil construction or heavy vehicle environments, reliability, and a proactive health and safety approach. This role is based in Balclutha with a close-knit crew.

Qualifications

• Full Class 5 driver’s licence required.
• Hands-on experience driving Class 5 vehicles, ideally in civil construction or heavy vehicle environments.
• Punctual and reliable with a proactive safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive for Balclutha out of SouthRoads, moving plant, machinery and materials between sites.
• Keep the crew supplied and the job moving.
• Early starts, outdoor work in varying weather, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Class 5 driving experience

Health and safety awareness

Punctual and reliable

Team player

Education

Full Class 5 driver’s licence

Job description

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Hw Richardson - Allied Concrete - Balclutha, South Island

2d ago , from Hw Richardson - Allied Concrete

• 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.