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Mauri Centre Of Innovation; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term project

January 2027 start

Work across a major civil construction

Job summary

Mauri Centre Of Innovation is seeking experienced Class 5 drivers for a major civil construction project in Picton, starting January 2027. You will operate Class 5 trucks and trailers, transport materials between sites and quarries, and work around heavy machinery on busy civil works environments.

Candidates must have a Full Class 5 licence, proven civil construction driving experience, and be confident with Road Ranger gearboxes. Safety-focused and able to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Full Class 5 licence and proven civil construction driving experience.
• Experience reversing truck and trailer units on active sites.
• Familiarity with Road Ranger gearboxes and safe operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 5 truck and trailer units on civil sites.
• Transport materials to and from construction sites and quarries.
• Work safely around heavy machinery and site personnel.
• Assist with manoeuvring and reversing as required.

Skills

Class 5 licence

Civil construction driving

Road Ranger gearboxes

Reverse truck and trailer

Jack-knifing manoeuvres

Independent worker

Education

Site Safe or ConstructSafe

Tools

Truck and trailer equipment

Job description

We're seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers to join a major civil construction project in Picton, commencing January 2027.

We're looking for confident drivers who have experience working in busy civil environments and are comfortable operating truck and trailer units across construction sites and quarries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Operating Class 5 truck and trailer units
• Transporting materials to and from civil construction sites
• Working in and out of quarries
• Reversing and manoeuvring truck and trailer combinations
• Operating safely around heavy machinery and site personnel

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Full Class 5 licence
• Proven civil construction driving experience
• Confident operating Road Ranger gearboxes
• Experience reversing truck and trailer units
• Confident with jack-knifing manoeuvres
• Previous quarry and construction site experience
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe required – assistance with Site Safe can be provided
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work independently

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• $34–$36 per hour, depending on experience
• Long-term work on a 12-month project
• January 2027 start
• Opportunity to work across a major civil construction programme

PLEASE NOTE

This role is based in Picton. Accommodation, travel, living-away and relocation allowances are not currently provided. Applicants must be able to arrange their own travel and accommodation if relocating for this position.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.