Class 5 Truck Driver — New Plymouth | Competitive Pay

Coastal Taranaki School; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive team

Job summary

Coastal Taranaki School in New Plymouth is seeking a skilled Class 5 Truck Driver to join our transport team. The role involves delivering goods across New Plymouth, Palmerston North and Auckland and requires a valid Class 5 license, with a minimum of 30 hours per week in a full-time position.

You will perform pre-trip inspections, ensure load safety, complete delivery logs, and maintain clear communication with dispatch to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Minimum 1 year of truck driving experience.
• Able to reverse a truck and trailer.
• Flexible to work early mornings, weekends and varying hours.
• Physically fit to manage loading and securing loads.
• Good communication with customers and dispatch.
• Pre-employment drug testing and background checks required.
• Willing to work across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 5 vehicles to transport goods.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Adhere to road safety regulations and company policies.
• Complete delivery paperwork and logs accurately.
• Maintain regular communication with dispatch.
• Safely reverse truck and trailer combinations.
• Secure loads to prevent damage during transport.

Job description

Coastal Taranaki School in New Plymouth is seeking a skilled Class 5 Truck Driver to join our transport team. The role involves delivering goods across New Plymouth, Palmerston North and Auckland and requires a valid Class 5 license, with a minimum of 30 hours per week in a full-time position.

You will perform pre-trip inspections, ensure load safety, complete delivery logs, and maintain clear communication with dispatch to meet deadlines.