Milk Tanker Driver (Class 5) – 3x3 Roster

RobLawMax Recruitment; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern equipment

Supportive team environment

Job summary

RobLawMax Recruitment is seeking experienced Class 5 Milk Tanker Drivers to join the Hamilton/Waikato region. You will be responsible for safe collection and transportation of milk from farms to processing facilities, following NZTA rules and maintaining high vehicle standards.

We offer a 3 x 3 roster with day and night shifts, consistent full-time hours, and a supportive team in a essential dairy transport sector. Strong safety focus and rural-road experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Full New Zealand Class 5 driver's licence.
• Proven heavy vehicle driving experience.
• Experience with milk tanker or bulk tanker desirable.
• Experience driving trucks and trailers.
• Safe driving on rural roads and gravel surfaces.
• Willing to work day and night shifts.
• Reliable, punctual and safety-focused.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of transport compliance and fatigue management.
• Physically fit to meet the role's requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 5 milk tanker vehicles.
• Collect and transport milk from dairy farms to processing sites.
• Complete pre-start and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Carry out milk sampling and quality checks as required.
• Complete logbooks and electronic records.
• Follow NZTA worktime, driving and transport requirements.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and presentation.
• Build relationships with farmers and customers.
• Drive on rural roads, including narrow and gravel roads.
• Report any vehicle, load or operational issues promptly.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Communication skills

Reliability

Punctual

Teamwork

Fatigue management

Job description

RobLawMax Recruitment is seeking experienced Class 5 Milk Tanker Drivers to join the Hamilton/Waikato region. You will be responsible for safe collection and transportation of milk from farms to processing facilities, following NZTA rules and maintaining high vehicle standards.

We offer a 3 x 3 roster with day and night shifts, consistent full-time hours, and a supportive team in a essential dairy transport sector. Strong safety focus and rural-road experience preferred.