Class 5 Linehaul Truck Driver - Ruakura

Big Chill Distribution; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-maintained vehicles

Supportive team

Job summary

Big Chill Distribution is seeking an experienced Class 5 Driver to join a full-time team at the Rukaura Superhub in Hamilton. You will handle delivery and pickup of chilled and frozen products and support loading/unloading with a strong emphasis on temperature control.

The role requires 12 months of NZ road experience, forklift operation, and a commitment to safety and customer service. Expect a Monday–Friday, 6pm start, with a supportive workplace and ongoing learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Class 5 license with 12+ months NZ road experience.
• Forklift operation experience (OSH).
• Experience in frozem and temperature‑controlled environments.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Committed to delivering exceptional customer service at all times.
• Good understanding of Health, Safety and Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Delivery and pick up of chilled and frozen products.
• Assist Stores team to present product for loading/unloading.
• Collaborate with dispatchers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Comply with delivery times and temperature control of customer goods.
• Maintain a clean and efficient working environment at all times.

Skills

Class 5 Driver

Forklift Operator

Temperature-controlled

Time management

Customer service

Health & Safety

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Have you seen our trucks with the polar bear logo on them? Big Chill Distribution is a leader in the storage and express delivery of chilled and frozen products nationwide. We pride ourselves on delivering excellence in transportation services from collection to delivery.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Class 5 Driver to join our team. If you have experience in temperature-controlled transport, we would love to see you join us. You would be the face of Big Chill out on the roads and bringing excellent communication and customer service skills to our team.

This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday starting at 6pm, and based at our Rukaura Superhub location in Hamilton

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivery and pick up of chilled and frozen products.
• Providing assistance to the Stores team to present product for loading/unloading.
• Collaborating with dispatchers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Compliance in delivery times and temperature control of customer goods.
• Maintain a clean and efficient working environment at all time.

About You

• Qualified Class 5 driver with at least 12 months' experience on New Zealand roads.
• An experienced OSH Forklift Operator.
• Experience working in frozem amd temperature-controlled environments.
• Having time management and organisational skills.
• Committed to delivering exceptional customer service at all times.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Compliance.
  

What can Big Chill offer you?

• Well-maintained, top-of-the-line vehicles equipped with the latest technology for your safety.
• A supportive team and successful team.
• A business with over 25 years of industry experience -the opportunity to learn is endless.

Our Values

At Big Chill, our core values are the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to Family and Team, Encouragement, Accountability and Honesty, Image and Brand, and Respect. We support each other to work safely together and encourage people to be their best.

If you're ready to join our team and embark on a rewarding career in transportation, we want to hear from you!

The successful candidate will be required to pass a drug test, satisfactory MOJ criminal check and ACC check prior to commencement.