Class 5 Truck Drivers - Napier

Qube Careers; Napier; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Health insurance

Full time and casual positions

Weekday with occasional weekend work

Job summary

Qube Ports NZ is seeking experienced Class 5 Truck Drivers for Napier-based operations. The role involves log and pulp cartage to Napier Port with hands-on tasks, including frequent chaining. It is a steady, local cartage position operating Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work as required.

The role requires a clean Class 5 license, a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, and a strong safety mindset. Pre-employment medical and drug testing are required; NZ citizenship is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant, verifiable driving experience.
• Clean Class 5 license.
• OSH cert not required but would be desirable.
• Physically fit with a strong safety focus.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.

Responsibilities

• Transport logs from Hyderabad Road log yard to the Napier Port.
• Transport pulp from Pan Pac to the Napier Port.
• Safely load and transport log and pulp.
• Communicate clearly and effectively via radio.

Skills

Driving experience

Safety conscious

Reliability

Physically fit

Job description

What's on offer:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Healthinsurance plus other great staff benefits
• Full time and casual positions available
• Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work as required

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Class 5 Truck Drivers to join our Napier-based operation. This role involves log cartage from our Hyderabad Road log yard to Napier Port, as well as pulp cartage from Pan Pac to the port. The work is hands-on and includes regular manual tasks, as you will be throwing chains multiple times throughout the day due to the volume of loads being transported. This is a steady, local cartage role operating Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work as required.

Location: Napier Based

Status: Full time and casual positions available

Specific Responsibilities

• Transport logs from Hyderabad Road log yard to the Napier Port
• Transport pulp from Pan Pac to the Napier Port
• Safely load and transport log and pulp
• Communicate clearly and effectively via radio

Who we're after:

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant, verifiable driving experience
• Clean Class 5 license
• OSH cert not required but would is desirable
• Physically fit with a strong safety focus
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and professional

About Us:

Qube Ports NZ is a leading nationwide service provider, offering a comprehensive range of cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions. Our commitment to excellence supports New Zealand exporters in competing effectively on the global stage.

You must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test and must be a citizen of New Zealand. You will also need to pass a pre-employment ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check.

Applications close on 6 December.