Night-Shift Heavy Haulage Driver: Oversized Loads

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

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.