Occupational Therapist

Smartrecruiters, Inc.; Foxton Beach; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Local runs

Stable hours

Job summary

Smartrecruiters, Inc. is seeking skilled and reliable Class 5 Truck Drivers to join our Palmerston North team. This full-time position is based in Palmerston North with a minimum of 30 hours per week and local delivery runs.

You will operate Class 5 vehicles, perform pre/post-trip inspections, and maintain safety and compliance. Responsibilities include recording logs, communicating with dispatch, and safely reversing truck/trailer in varied environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year truck driving experience.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Able to work early mornings, weekends and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Operating Class 5 vehicles to transport goods to designated locations.
• Performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance.
• Adhering strictly to all road safety regulations and company policies.
• Accurately completing delivery paperwork and logs.
• Maintaining regular communication with dispatch for updates and instructions.
• Safely and confidently reversing truck and trailer combinations in varied environments.
• Handling and securing loads to prevent damage during transport.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility

Job description

We are seeking skilled and reliable drivers to join our team in Palmerston North!

This is a full-time position based in Palmertson North with a minimum of 30 hours of work per week.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates from $3o to $35 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
• Supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Class 5 Truck Driver, you will play a critical role in ensuring goods are transported safely, efficiently, and on time. Your daily duties will include:

• Operating Class 5 vehicles to transport goods to designated locations
• Performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance
• Adhering strictly to all road safety regulations and company policies
• Accurately completing delivery paperwork and logs
• Maintaining regular communication with dispatch for updates and instructions
• Safely and confidently reversing truck and trailer combinations in varied environments
• Handling and securing loads to prevent damage during transport

Role Requirements

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Must be confident to reverse a truck and trailer
• A minimum of 1 year of truck driving experience is required
• Ability to work early morning shifts, weekends, and flexible hours as required
• Physical fitness to manage the demands of the role, including securing loads
• Strong time management and ability to meet delivery deadlines.
• Good communication skills with customers, dispatch, and other drivers
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and criminal record reference checks.
• Felxible to work in all 3 regions.

You will be completing scheduled runs across Palmerston North, New Plymouth and Auckland.

If you are passionate about transport, thrive in outdoor environments, and want to be part of a growing and respected business, we’d love to hear from you.