Linehaul Driver

Linde plc; Taupo; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Taupo, New Zealand – Linde plc is seeking an experienced Linehaul Driver to support operations across New Zealand. You will drive safely, complete scheduled linehaul runs and maintain required transport documentation.

Role requires a NZ Class 5 licence with at least 2 years’ experience, DG endorsement, strong safety focus and good communication. You’ll interact with operations and maintenance teams and use electronic systems for records.

Qualifications

• NZ Class 5 licence and minimum 2 years of Class 5 driving experience.
• Experience in linehaul transport and heavy vehicle operations.
• DG endorsement and strong safety/compliance mindset.
• Good communication and customer service skills; able to use technology and electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Safely complete scheduled linehaul runs between Linde sites and locations across New Zealand.
• Maintain accurate transport documentation and comply with NZ transport regulations and safety standards.
• Conduct vehicle, trailer and load inspections and ensure equipment is maintained.
• Manage fatigue and fitness-for-work, report hazards, incidents and near misses.
• Communicate with operations, scheduling and maintenance teams about delays or incidents.
• Record inspections, deliveries and compliance information using EROAD and company systems.

Skills

NZ Class 5 Licence

2+ years Class 5 driving

Linehaul experience

DG endorsement

Safety and compliance

Customer service

Communication skills

Tech & electronic records

Job description

Posted on: 10/18/2026 - Apply before: 10/22/2026

Taupo, New Zealand | req33804
We're looking for an experienced Linehaul Driver to join our team and help keep our operations moving across New Zealand.

What you will enjoy doing

• Safely complete scheduled linehaul runs between Linde sites and operational locations across New Zealand, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Maintain accurate transport documentation and compliance with company policies, NZ transport regulations, dangerous goods requirements, and site safety standards.
• Conduct vehicle, trailer, and load inspections, ensuring equipment is maintained and loads are secure.
• Manage fatigue and fitness-for-work requirements, identifying and reporting hazards, incidents, and near misses.
• Communicate effectively with operations, scheduling, and maintenance teams regarding delays, incidents, and service impacts.
• Use EROAD and company systems to record inspections, deliveries, and compliance information while supporting a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

What makes you great

• A clean New Zealand Class 5 Driver Licence and at least 2 years' Class 5 driving experience.
• Experience in linehaul transport, heavy vehicle operations, and dangerous goods transport.
• A Dangerous Goods (DG) endorsement.
• A strong commitment to safety, compliance, and customer service.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence using technology and completing electronic records.

Why you will love working with us

At Linde, you'll do work that matters. As part of a global leader in industrial gases and engineering, we support essential industries including healthcare, manufacturing, energy, logistics, agriculture, hospitality and households—helping customers operate safely, efficiently and sustainably.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to safety above all else and provide a workplace where individuals are supported to learn, grow and perform at their best. From hands-on operational roles to professional and leadership opportunities, we offer genuine career development backed by world-class training and capability building.In this role, you may have the opportunity to work across our South Pacific businesses, including BOC, Elgas and South Pacific Welding, gaining exposure to diverse teams, operations and industries while contributing to shared goals across the wider Linde organisation.

What we offer you!

You’ll benefit from the scale and stability of a global organisation, combined with the pride of working in close knit local teams that know their communities.
We value diversity, inclusion and respect, and we’re passionate about creating environments where people feel they belong and can be their authentic selves.
If you’re looking for a role where your contribution is recognised, your development is supported, and your work has real impact—Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Any designations used of course apply to persons of all genders. The form of speech used here is for simplicity only.
Linde New Zealand Ltdacts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.