Class 5 Drivers - Bulk Transport - Christchurch

Hilton Haulage; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company phone

Health insurance after 12 months

Career growth

Long service recognition

Employee discounts (fuel, tyres)

Job summary

Hilton Haulage is seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers for bulk transport out of Hornby, Christchurch. The role involves operating a 2023 Mitsubishi Fuso Bathtub Bulk Unit, covering routes between Christchurch and Timaru, with occasional away-stays.

Shifts can be days, nights or weekends depending on seasonal needs. Flexibility, reliability, and a strong commitment to safety are essential, as is the ability to share a truck where required. Permanent positions offer stability and benefits.

Qualifications

• Flexible and reliable with a proactive approach and a commitment to health and safety.
• W, T, R endorsements required.
• Loader experience is preferred but not essential.
• Bulk transport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class 5 bulk unit between Christchurch and Timaru.
• Cart a variety of bulk loads, including stockfeed and fertiliser.
• Stay away occasionally; cover day and night shifts, weekends as required.
• Maintain vehicle safety and presentation; work with team in a shared truck when needed.

Skills

Flexible

Reliable

Proactive

Health & safety aware

Education

Class 5 Licence (or equivalent)

Endorsements W, T, R

Tools

Loader experience

Job description

Class 5 Drivers - Bulk Transport - Christchurch

• Christchurch based (Hornby depot)
• Competitive Pay. Guaranteed hours (if permanent)

Why you'll loveit here:

• Company Phone - Enjoy full personal use tostay connected (if permament).
• Guaranteed Hours - A minimum of 80 hours perfortnight (if permament) - stability you can count on.
• Health insurance - offered after 12 months ofcontinuous service (if permament).
• Career Growth - We invest in internaldevelopment - where do you see yourself in 5 years?
• Long Service Recognition - Celebrate yourloyalty with us.
• Exclusive Employee Benefits - Take advantageof various employee discounts, including savings on fuel, tyres, and more.

What the role looks like:

We're lookingfor experienced Class 5 Drivers to join our top-performing bulk team based outof Hornby, Christchurch.

You'll be operating a high-quality 2023 Mitsubishi Fuso Bathtub Bulk Unit predominantly operating between Chch and Timaru and carting a variety of bulk loadsprimarilystockfeed and fertiliser etc.

You must be willing to stay away occasionally when required & must be happy to do either dayshift or nightshift at times when required & also some weekend work when required due to seasonal requirements of the business.

Driver's must demonstrate good habits aroundvehicle care and presentation and be comfortable sharing a truck in someinstances. Flexibility is required to suit business and seasonal needs.

Your attention to safety, maintenance, andvehicle operation will reflect the high standards our loyal customers andsuppliers expect.

Work pattern:

Preferably full time permanent (typically Mon-Fri with the occasional weekend asand when required) or on the books as a casual available as required and agreed.

• Averageshift: 10-12 hours
• (guaranteedminimum 80 hours per fortnight for permanent employees)

What you bring to the table:

• Class 5 Licence (or equivalent) with 3 years ofexperience.
• W, T, R endorsements required
• Loader experience (preferred, but notessential)
• Previous bulk transport experience preferred
• You're flexible and reliable with a proactive approach and a commitment to healthand safety
• You're comfortableusing/learning new transport related technology
• Apassion for teamwork and customer service

About us:

Since our humble beginning back inthe 1960's, Hilton Haulage has been keeping the wheels turning fromInvercargill to Auckland. Today, our 500+ strong team operate a range of unitsworking hard to exceed our customers' expectations and providing a totaltransport solution.

Our culture:

At Hilton Haulage, our values are the heart of everything we do:

• People: Honesty, respect,and teamwork are key to our success.
• Safety: We prioritiseeveryone’s wellbeing, every single day.
• Customer: Delivering valueand listening to our customers is why we're here.
• Future: Looking down theroad ahead.

This advert will close on Sunday 22nd November, however, applications will be reviewed as received and may closeonce the successful candidate has been appointed.

If you have any questions, pleasecontact us at - [e-mail]

Applicants must possesseligibility to permanently work in NZ. For shortlisted applicants, anysubsequent offer of employment will be subject to passing a pre-employmentdriving assessment and the satisfactory completion of a range of backgroundchecks including a pre-employment medical assessment and drug & alcoholtest, reference checks, ACC history, and a Ministry of Justice/criminalconvictions check.