Class 5 Truck Driver - Putaruru

Timg

New Zealand

On-site

NZD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Well-maintained vehicles
Supportive team
Longstanding company culture

Job summary

Timg in Putaruru is seeking a reliable Class 5 truck driver to join our team. The role focuses on delivering and picking up chilled and frozen goods, with a shift starting at 5pm Monday to Friday.

You will work with the Stores team and dispatchers to ensure timely deliveries, maintain temperature controls, and uphold health and safety standards. A minimum of 6 months Class 5 experience and forklift certification are preferred.

Qualifications

  • Qualified Class 5 driver with at least 6 months' experience.
  • Experience in temperature-controlled transport (frozen/chilled).
  • OSHA/OSH forklift certification is preferred.

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.
  • Ensure delivery times and temperature control are maintained.

Skills

Class 5 Driving
Customer Service
Time Management

Tools

Forklift Operator Certification

Job description

Class 5 Truck Driver - Putaruru

Company : Timg Job Type : Full Time

About the Role

We are looking for anexperienced Class 5 Driverbased to join our team. Ideally you will have at least 6 months' experience driving Class 5 as well as experience in temperature-controlled transport, as you will be working with chilled and frozen goods. Being the face of Big Chill out on the roads, you will also bring to our team excellent communication and customer service skills.

This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday starting at 5pm based in our Putaruru Branch.

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
About You
  • Qualified Class 5 driver with at least 6 months' experience
  • OSH Forklift Operator certified with experience operating a forklift
  • Experience working in frozen/temperature-controlled environments
  • Demonstrable organisational and time management abilities
  • 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 who lift one another and strive for success
  • 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, empower and encourage people to be their best, take accountability for our actions, are dedicated to exhibiting a positive image, and we have respect for one another.

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

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