Heavy Haulage Transport Driver - Night Shift

Fulton Hogan; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver

Parental leave

Training & development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Auckland is recruiting an experienced Heavy Haulage Transport Driver to move oversized and overweight loads safely and legally. You will operate purpose-built trucks, plan routes, ensure load security and coordinate with dispatch and sites to meet tight deadlines.

This night shift role runs 6pm to 6am, Monday to Friday. Candidates need NZ Class 4 or 5 licences, proven heavy vehicle experience, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Class 4 or Class 5 licence.
• Proven heavy vehicle driving experience.
• Knowledge of load restraint, route planning and safe delivery practices.
• Experience moving machinery, plant or oversized freight.
• Understanding of transport compliance and permit requirements.
• Strong commitment to safety, professionalism and quality work.
• Clear communication and ability to work with diverse people.

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy haulage trucks and trailer combinations safely and professionally.
• Transporting oversized, overweight and specialised loads across Auckland and surrounding areas.
• Loading, restraining and securing freight to meet safety and compliance requirements.
• Completing pre-starts, vehicle checks and equipment inspections.
• Following approved routes and supporting safe transport planning for complex movements.
• Coordinating with dispatchers, escorts, customers and site teams to deliver efficiently.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with permit, compliance and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Load restraint

Route planning

Safety focus

Communication

Team player

Job description

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

We’re looking for an experienced Heavy Haulage Transport Driver to transport oversized, overweight and difficult-to-move loads safely, legally and efficiently across Auckland. From heavy machinery and industrial equipment to large structures and infrastructure components, you’ll play a key role in delivering complex transport movements that keep major projects running.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

As part of our specialist Heavy Haulage team, you’ll operate purpose-built trucks and trailers to move over dimension and specialised freight that standard transport services can’t handle. You’ll be responsible for load security, vehicle checks, approved route planning, and working closely with dispatch, customers and site teams to make sure every delivery is completed safely, on time and without damage.

This is a night shift role, working 6pm to 6am, Monday to Friday.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Operating heavy haulage trucks and trailer combinations safely and professionally.

• Transporting oversized, overweight and specialised loads across Auckland and surrounding areas.

• Loading, restraining and securing freight to meet safety and compliance requirements.

• Completing pre-starts, vehicle checks and equipment inspections.

• Following approved routes and supporting safe transport planning for complex movements.

• Coordinating with dispatchers, escorts, customers and site teams to deliver efficiently.

• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with permit, compliance and health and safety requirements.

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

• A current New Zealand Class 4 or Class 5 licence.

• Proven heavy vehicle driving experience, ideally in heavy haulage or specialised transport.

• Strong knowledge of load restraint, route planning and safe delivery practices.

• Experience moving machinery, plant, heavy equipment or other oversized freight.

• A sound understanding of transport compliance, permit requirements and over dimension movements.

• A strong commitment to safety, professionalism and quality work.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to work well with a range of people.

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

At Fulton Hogan, we build and maintain the infrastructure that connects communities across New Zealand and Australia. Our purpose is simple: to create, connect and care for communities. Every day, our people bring that purpose to life through the work they do and the way they do it.

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