Driver: Class 5

Higgins; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contribution up to

Fuel discounts

Monthly free pie and coffee

Great benefits for you and your whānau

Job summary

Higgins is seeking an experienced Class 5 Driver to join our Wairoa team in the Hawke's Bay region. You will operate heavy vehicles on construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects across the region, delivering materials and equipment safely and efficiently.

We value safety, reliability, and teamwork, with guaranteed 40 hours per week, ongoing training, and a supportive culture. You’ll be part of an outdoor role with long-term career growth and a commitment to safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Current Class 5 Driver Licence.
• W, T and R endorsements are advantageous.
• Proven experience operating heavy vehicles in construction, transport, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and safe work practices.
• Ability to follow procedures, schedules, and instructions accurately.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic.
• D Endorsement and Spill Kit Training are desirable.
• Knowledge of civil construction plant and equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 5 vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Transport materials, plant, and equipment to sites.
• Load, unload, and secure loads per safety requirements.
• Complete delivery documents, logbooks, weight records, and inspection reports.
• Undertake pre-start inspections and carry out basic maintenance checks.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment remain compliant and roadworthy.
• Report maintenance needs, defects, incidents, and hazards promptly.
• Follow company procedures, project specifications, and industry best practices.
• Work professionally with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and the public.
• Support operational teams with additional site duties when required.

Skills

Class 5 Licence

W/T/R endorsements

Heavy vehicle experience

Health & safety

Procedures & instructions

Communication & teamwork

Work under pressure

D Endorsement training desirable

Civil construction plant knowledge

Job description

Higgins is looking for an experienced and safety-focused Class 5 Driver to join our Wairoa team. This role is responsible for operating heavy vehicles and supporting the successful delivery of construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects across the region.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in operating equipment safely and efficiently, and want to be part of a high-performing team, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating Class 5 vehicles safely and efficiently across a variety of projects
• Transporting materials, plant, and equipment to and from work sites
• Loading, unloading, and securing loads in accordance with safety requirements
• Completing delivery documentation, logbooks, weight records, and inspection reports
• Undertaking pre-start inspections and carrying out basic preventative maintenance checks
• Ensuring vehicles and equipment remain compliant and roadworthy
• Reporting maintenance requirements, defects, incidents, and hazards promptly
• Following company procedures, project specifications, and industry best practices
• Working professionally with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and members of the public
• Supporting operational teams with additional site duties when required

What You'll Bring

• Current Class 5 Driver Licence
• W, T and R endorsements are advantageous
• Proven experience operating heavy vehicles in construction, transport, infrastructure, or related industries
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and safe work practices
• Ability to follow procedures, schedules, and instructions accurately
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic
• D Endorsement and Spill Kit Training are desirable
• Knowledge of civil construction plant and equipment is advantageous

Come join the Green Team

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Permanent, full-time role with long-term career opportunities
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture where everyone looks out for each other
• Z fuel discounts, including a monthly free pie and coffee
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Great benefits for you and your whānau
• Opportunity to work on a variety of projects across the region

About Higgins

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check. You'll need to be fit for work!

We're with you on the road ahead

Ko tātou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don't quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.