Class 5 Linehaul Driver

NZ National Carriers Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People-first culture

Career progression

Multinational opportunities

HSE commitment

Job summary

Team Global Express is seeking a Class 5 Driver for our Wellington branch to support collections and deliveries for key customers. Shift: Mon–Fri, 7pm start, minimum 10 hours/day with flexibility for holidays or weekends if needed.

Role emphasizes safe handling of freight, timely delivery, and adherence to safety procedures. Candidates must hold a NZ Class 5 license with DG endorsement and may require a Forklift OSH certificate. Pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused attitude.
• Clear and effective communication and teamwork ability.
• Experience driving on New Zealand roads.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight safely by hand.
• Ensure freight is handled without damage.
• Scan all freight. If you touch it, scan it.
• Deliver and pickup on time and in full.
• Actively participate in all safety processes and procedures.
• Always operate your vehicle in a safe and legal manner.
• Take pride in your vehicle by keeping it clean and tidy.

Skills

Customer-focused attitude

Communication and teamwork skills

Tools

NZ Class 5 License (Dangerous Goods)

Forklift License OSH cert

Job description

Connecting people and communities | Driving eCommerce | Moving New Zealand Team Global Express NZ delivers freight forwarding, end-to-end transport services, and comprehensive logistics solutions to customers operating in New Zealand from Kaitaia to Invercargill.

We're on the hunt for a Class 5 Driver to join our Wellington branch to assist with collections and deliveries with one of our key customers.

Shift: Monday – Friday, 7pm start, minimum 10 hours per day. Note: Flexibility required to work public holidays or weekend days if there’s a need.

About the role - Mō te tūranga

This role will be responsible to assist with the timely safe handling of freight for the company to achieve their target delivery goals. Holding your Class 5 license with D&G is crucial to being able to fulfil this role successfully.

What you'll do

• Load and unload freight safely by hand.
• Ensure freight is handled without damage.
• Scan all freight. If you touch it, scan it.
• Deliver and pickup on time and in full.
• Actively participate in all safety processes and procedures.
• Always operate your vehicle in a safe and legal manner.
• Take pride in your vehicle by always keeping it clean and tidy - inside and out.

What will you bring?

• Ōu Pūkenga?
• Clean Full NZ Class 5 License - must have Dangerous Good Endorsement.
• Must have Forklift License with OSH cert - ideal.
• Customer-focused attitude.
• Communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience driving on New Zealand roads.

Your Benefits - Ō Painga

• A place where we put our people first with priority to promote from within.
• Career progression opportunities and long-term employment.
• Be part of a multinational business with opportunities across the Trans-Tasman.
• A national commitment to attaining the highest standards in HSE through best practice.

To be considered, you must be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and Drug/Alcohol Testing. (Medical Assessment for safety critical roles) Team Global Express is an Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace. Applicants must be eligible to work in NZ effective immediately. Please note we will only communicate with candidates via approved recruitment channels.

Connecting people and communities | Driving eCommerce | Moving Australia & New Zealand With an unrivalled and expansive network, Team Global Express builds unique, innovative, and tailored transport and logistics solutions to connect people, communities, and businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Backed by Allegro Funds, Australia’s most awarded and largest transformation and turnaround private equity firm, we’re looking to the future and working towards new and exciting ways to put our customers’ businesses at the heart of ours.