Driver

Mackleys

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki

On-site

NZD 41,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week
Weekly pay
Quarterly incentives
Stable full-time role
Modern equipment
Supportive safety-focused team

Job summary

Mackleys in Auckland seeks an experienced Class 5 Driver to join our team. This varied role covers pre-cast transport, general freight, local deliveries, linehaul, and swinglift operation where available. You'll be part of a professional, safety-focused transport operation.

We offer a guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week, weekly pay, modern equipment, and a supportive team that values reliability and high standards. If you take pride in your truck and enjoy variety, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

  • Current New Zealand Class 5 Driver Licence.
  • Minimum of 3 years Class 5 heavy transport driving experience.
  • Swinglift experience would be a real advantage.
  • Forklift licence and OSH endorsement advantageous but not essential.
  • Confidence using technology and learning new systems.
  • Strong commitment to health and safety.
  • Great customer service and communication skills.
  • Pride in maintaining your truck and equipment.
  • Reliability, punctuality and a positive, team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Transporting products safely and efficiently.
  • General freight deliveries across the Auckland region.
  • Local metro work and linehaul assignments.
  • Loading, securing and transporting a wide variety of freight.
  • Representing Mackleys professionally with customers every day.
  • Completing pre-start checks and ensuring your vehicle is presented to a high standard.
  • Working safely and following company procedures and transport legislation.

Skills

Class 5 Driver Licence
3+ years heavy transport driving
Swinglift experience
Forklift licence / OSH endorsement
Customer service
Safety focus
Reliability and punctuality

Job description

At Mackleys, we keep New Zealand moving.

As one of New Zealand's leading transport and logistics companies, we deliver freight safely, professionally and on time. With operations across the country and a reputation built over decades, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We're looking for an experienced Class 5 Driver to join our Auckland team.

This is a varied role that offers plenty of diversity. Depending on operational requirements, you could be involved in pre-cast transport, general freight, local deliveries, linehaul work, and if you can operate a swinglift, that's an even bigger advantage.

If you're an experienced driver who enjoys variety, takes pride in your work and wants to be part of a professional team, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

No two days are quite the same. Your work may include:

  • Transporting products safely and efficiently.
  • General freight deliveries across the Auckland region.
  • Local metro work and linehaul assignments.
  • Loading, securing and transporting a wide variety of freight.
  • Representing Mackleys professionally with customers every day.
  • Completing pre-start checks and ensuring your vehicle is presented to a high standard.
  • Working safely and following company and customer procedures at all times, as well as all vehicles regulations and transport legislation.
What we're looking for
  • A current New Zealand Class 5 Driver Licence.
  • A minimum of 3 years relevant Class 5 heavy transport driving experience is required.
  • Swinglift experience would be a real advantage.
  • Forklift licence and OSH endorsement (advantageous but not essential).
  • Confidence using technology and learning new systems.
  • A strong commitment to health and safety.
  • Great customer service and communication skills.
  • Pride in maintaining your truck and equipment.
  • Reliability, punctuality and a positive, team-focused attitude.
What's in it for you?
  • Guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week, up to a maximum of 70 hours.
  • Weekly pay.
  • Quarterly team incentives and social events.
  • A stable, full-time role with one of New Zealand's leading transport companies.
  • Modern equipment and a diverse range of work that keeps every week interesting.
  • A supportive team that values safety, professionalism and doing the job right.
  • $30 to $35 per hour
Ready to get behind the wheel?

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and you can put your Class 5 skills to good use across a variety of transport work, we'd love to hear from you.

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