Class 5 Driver - Whanganui

Emmerson Transport Ltd; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family workplace environment

Southern Cross Wellbeing One Health 보험

Competitive commencing wage plus a ...

Career progression

Job summary

Emmerson Transport Ltd in Whanganui is seeking an experienced Class 5 truck driver for a permanent full-time role.

You will service the wet side of the meat industry, with five to six days per week and flexibility to meet business needs. We foster a family‑style team that values safety, respect and career progression, with competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' Class 5 driving experience.
• Experience transporting animal by-products.
• Experience driving truck and trailer.
• Current, valid Class 5 heavy vehicle license.
• OSH Fork Hoist License.
• Ability to reverse truck and trailer units competently.
• Strong road safety and compliance knowledge.
• Excellent customer service.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand as a permanent employee.
• Flexible working schedule.

Skills

Team player

2+ years driving

Class 5 license

Road Ranger gearbox experience

Health and safety awareness

Excellent customer service

Drug test pass required

OSHA Fork Hoist License

Tools

Fork hoist license

Job description

If you are a Class 5 truck driver, with a minimum of 2 years' class 5 driving experience then we have a permanent full-time role that might interest you.

We are currently looking for experienced class 5 drivers for our wet side of the business servicing the meat industry, located in Whanganui area. Therefore, having experience driving surrounding roads and transporting animal by-products would be advantageous. This role is usually five - six days a week, so flexibility is a must to meet the business requirements.

Here at Emmerson, we offer you more than just a job. We invite you to become part of a successful team that works together like a family. We take good care of our customers and each other, all while enjoying the benefits that come from being one of the best transport companies on the road. You’ll also enjoy a work environment that’s built on respect and the opportunities to grow and succeed. Imagine working side by side with some of the best, most experienced truckers in the industry. We focus on finding the best and then keeping them happy.

Ideally, you will have the following:

• A desire to work positively in a team environment
• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a truck driver
• The ability and willingness to transport animal by-products.
• Experience driving (truck and trailer)
• Current, valid Class 5 heavy vehicle license
• Hold an OSH Certified Fork Hoist License
• The ability to reverse truck and trailer units competently
• Knowledge of road safety and compliance
• Must have great health and safety awareness and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Excellent customer service
• Experience driving a Road Ranger Gearbox
• To be able to base yourself in Auckland
• A flexible working schedule
• The legal right to work in New Zealand as a permanent employee
• Basic administration and computer skills for using our tablets and electronic logbooks

What we offer:

• Family workplace environment.
• Southern Cross Wellbeing One Health Insurance.
• Competitive commencing wage plus a generous employee recognition program.
• Career progression.

Just a couple of things worth a mention:

• Emmerson Transport Ltd operates an in-house model so no agency introductions, please.
• Due to the number of applicants, regretfully we will only respond to the successful applicants.