Driver/Operator - Class 5

Fulton Hogan; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver contributions

Parental leave top up

Training and progression

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Driver/Operator in New Zealand to join our Transport team. You will drive Class 4 or 5 vehicles, deliver asphalt, tow plant trailers and operate machinery on site and on the road.

Safety comes first as you maintain gear and support a down-to-earth team that backs each other to deliver high-quality work. You should have a Class 5 licence, 3+ years of heavy vehicle driving experience, and strong knowledge of transport best practices.

Qualifications

• Requires Class 5 driver licence and 3+ years of heavy vehicle driving experience.
• Solid knowledge of transport industry best practices and safety standards.
• W, T and R endorsements are preferred but not essential.
• Reliable, practical and team-focused with initiative and safety commitment.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate trucks, truck and trailer units, and other plant safely and professionally.
• Deliver asphalt and cart materials to and from work sites in line with programme requirements.
• Load and unload trucks and tow plant trailers to and from site.
• Complete vehicle and plant pre-start checks, basic maintenance, logbooks and required records.
• Operate equipment such as excavators and loaders as required, while following site safety, quality and environmental expectations.

Skills

Class 5 licence

3+ years heavy vehicle

Transport safety standards

Endorsements (WTR) preferred

Job description

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan

We’re looking for a Driver/Operator to join our Transport team. You’ll deliver asphalt and materials to site, operate trucks and machinery, and help keep our work moving safely, smoothly and to a high standard. Good Work starts with people who take pride in the job, back their team, and know when to switch on and get it done.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

As a Driver/Operator, you’ll play a key part in helping us deliver for our customers safely, on time and with quality that lasts. You’ll be out on the road and on site, driving Class 4 or 5 vehicles, delivering asphalt to paving jobs, towing plant trailers, carting materials, and operating machinery as needed.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who values safety, takes pride in well‑maintained gear, and enjoys being part of a down‑to‑earth team that backs each other to do Good Work.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Drive and operate trucks, truck and trailer units, and other plant safely and professionally.
• Deliver asphalt and cart materials to and from work sites in line with programme requirements.
• Load and unload trucks and tow plant trailers to and from site.
• Complete vehicle and plant pre-start checks, basic maintenance, logbooks and required records.
• Operate equipment such as excavators and loaders as required, while following site safety, quality and environmental expectations.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• Class 5 driver licence.
• At least 3 years’ practical heavy vehicle driving experience.
• Solid knowledge of transport industry good practice and safe operating standards.
• W, T and R endorsements are preferred but not essential.
• A reliable, practical and team-focused approach, with initiative, respect for others, and a strong commitment to safety.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets – from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.

We’re flat, friendly and forward moving. Titles matter less than ideas here, and we take the work seriously, not ourselves. If you want to do meaningful work with a team that backs you and expects high standards, you’ll fit right in.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.