Class 5 Linehaul Driver

Global Express; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Express Wellington is seeking a Class 5 Driver to support collections and deliveries for a key customer. You will load, unload, and scan freight, ensuring on-time, complete deliveries and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualified candidates will hold a NZ Class 5 license, Dangerous Goods endorsement, and ideally a forklift OSH certificate. Strong customer service and teamwork are essential, with opportunities for growth within a multinational business across the Trans-Tasman region.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Be part of a multinational business with opportunities across the Trans-Tasman.

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

Experience driving NZ roads

Tools

Forklift 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.

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
• 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 practise.

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.

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