Freight Driver (Class 5) with Swinglift

Avondale College; Auckland; On-site; NZD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubani Holdings Limited in Auckland is seeking a permanent, full-time Class 5 Truck Driver to operate a swinglift-equipped truck and trailer for container and freight moves.

The role covers 20-foot and 40-foot container movements mainly in Auckland and the Upper North Island, with occasional longer runs as allocated. Pay is $52.50 per hour, with 32–40 hours weekly on floating shifts from 4:30am to 3:30pm.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ relevant work experience in transport, freight, logistics or warehouse operations.
• Current NZ Class 5 driver licence, or Class 4 with ability to obtain Class 5 before starting.
• Current dangerous goods (D) endorsement, or ability to obtain before starting.
• Good understanding of NZ road rules, heavy vehicle safety, load restraint, vehicle checks, fatigue management and work-time/rest-time requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver containers and other freight between port, depot and customer sites; driving is the predominant duty.
• Operate swinglift equipment safely to load/unload containers following training and site procedures.
• Complete vehicle and equipment checks, secure loads, and report defects, incidents and hazards.
• Transport dangerous goods as required, meeting safe handling, documentation and placarding requirements.
• Coordinate collection and delivery within management priorities; inform customers of arrivals and delays.
• Check freight documents and pass complete job records to accounts for invoicing.

Skills

Transport operations experience

Record keeping

Professional communication

Job description

Rubani Holdings Limited in Auckland is seeking a permanent, full-time Class 5 Truck Driver to operate a swinglift-equipped truck and trailer for container and freight moves.

The role covers 20-foot and 40-foot container movements mainly in Auckland and the Upper North Island, with occasional longer runs as allocated. Pay is $52.50 per hour, with 32–40 hours weekly on floating shifts from 4:30am to 3:30pm.