Class 5 Drivers

QJumpers Recruitment Services; Invercargill City; Hybrid; NZD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay rate

Kennington site

Safe working environment

Job summary

McNeill Distribution in Invercargill is seeking experienced Class 5 Truck Drivers to join our transport team. Based at the Kennington site, this permanent, full-time role offers 40+ hours per week, with day shifts and some weekend/night work as needed.

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years’ Class 5 driving experience, a clean driving record, and a reliable, team-focused work ethic. We operate a modern fleet with a strong safety culture to support long-term stability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience driving Class 5 vehicles.
• Holders of a Class 5 licence or the ability to obtain.
• A strong reliability, punctuality, and work ethic.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Committed to health and safety; must be able to provide a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Physically fit and able to complete manual handling tasks associated with loading and unloading.
• Completing daily vehicle checks and maintaining safety standards.
• Representing the business professionally at all sites and interactions.
• Maneuvering vehicles into position and using lifting and tipping devices for loading and unloading.
• Adhering to all safety requirements for loading and unloading and operating the vehicle.
• Ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage.
• Completing and verifying loading documents, driver log books and other required documentation.
• Estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight.

Skills

Class 5 driving

Reliability

Punctuality

Team player

Safety conscious

Job description

McNeill Distribution, part of the K G Richardson Group, is a proudly Southland-owned transport business based in Invercargill. In recent years, we have streamlined our operations to strengthen efficiency, reliability, and long-term sustainability, ensuring ongoing job security and supporting continued business growth.

We are now seeking experienced and motivated Class 5 Truck Drivers to join our professional transport team, servicing logging and bulk distribution. These positions will be based at our Kennington site, near Invercargill.

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time employment with a guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week
• Additional hours (overtime) may be available and are paid in accordance with individual employment agreements
• Long-term job security within a stable operation
• Consistent, year-round work
• Well-maintained, modern fleet and quality equipment
• A strong safety culture where your wellbeing is genuinely prioritised through in truck technology, training, and EAP services
• A supportive, team-focused environment with open communication
• Rates ranging from $30-35 per hour; reflective of experience and regularly reviewed based on performance
• Primarily day shift hours with some flexibility required to support weekend and night work as required - with notice.
• Tailored rosters considered for the right candidate - work-life balance matters

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience driving Class 5 vehicles
• Holders of a Class 5 licence or the ability to obtain
• A strong reliability, punctuality, and work ethic
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Those who are committed to health and safety; must be able to provide a clean driving record
• Demonstratable work ethic, supported by solid employment history, and reliable recent references

Responsibilities Of The Role Will Include

• Physically fit and able to complete manual handling tasks associated with loading and unloading
• Completing daily vehicle checks and maintaining safety standards
• Representing the business professionally at all sites and interactions
• Maneuvering vehicles into position and using lifting and tipping devices for loading and unloading
• Adhering to all safety requirements for loading and unloading and operating the vehicle
• Ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
• Completing and verifying loading documents, driver log books and other required documentation
• Estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight

When you join McNeill Distribution, you become part of a business built on teamwork, integrity, and operational excellence. Our people are central to our success, and we are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and supportive workplace.