Part-Time Class 2 Delivery Driver — Growth & Perks

Bidfood; Nelson; On-site; NZD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidfood in Picton, New Zealand, is seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers for a major civil construction project starting January 2027. You will operate Class 5 truck and trailer units and transport materials to and from construction sites and quarries.

Ideal candidates hold a full Class 5 licence with civil construction driving experience, including reversing and jack-knife manoeuvres. Site Safe/ConstructSafe is preferred, with relocation not provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Full Class 5 licence

Civil construction driving

Road Ranger gearboxes

Truck and trailer handling

Jack-knife manoeuvres

Quarry/site experience

Site Safe/ConstructSafe

Independent work

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.