Truck Driver (Class 5)

Re Immigration Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

GR Saini Transport Limited is hiring Class 5 Truck Drivers for Christchurch with day and night shifts. Full-time, permanent role offering a minimum of 60 hours per fortnight, competitive pay, and opportunities for training and development within a supportive team.

Applicants should hold a NZ Class 5 licence (DG licence preferred) and be able to work weekends/public holidays. Join a growing company committed to safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Current, clean Class 5 NZ driver licence.
• DG licence and swing lift experience preferred or willingness to train.
• Strong communication and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive heavy vehicles to deliver goods to clients.
• Load and unload freight from commercial premises.
• Ensure compliance with vehicle load limits and safety regulations.
• Complete required paperwork and update relevant records.
• Maintain truck cleanliness and perform routine checks.
• Support loading/unloading and assist with manifests.

Skills

Class 5 NZ Driver Licence

Dangerous Goods Licence (DG)

Swing lift experience

Communication skills

Health & Safety awareness

Teamwork

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Position summary

Employer: GR Saini Transport Limited

Position: Truck Driver (Class 5) — Day and Night Shift

Location: Christchurch

Employment type: Full-time, permanent

Guaranteed hours: Minimum 60 hours fortnight

Pay rate: $26.00–$35.00 per hour, dependent on experience

About the role

GR Saini Transport Limited is looking for Class 5 Truck Drivers to join our Christchurch team across day and night shifts. This is a full-time position with a minimum guaranteed 60 hours every fortnight, offering the opportunity to be part of a well-established and growing company. We offer competitive rates, training and development opportunities, and a supportive, dynamic team environment.

Key duties

Position duties may include but not limited to the following:

• Driving heavy vehicles
• Loading and unloading Freight and other material from commercial businesses
• Ensuring compliance with vehicle load limits and safety regulations
• Completing the necessary paperwork as required under legislation and business
• procedures
• Delivering goods to specified customers with specified time frame. To assist in
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Maintaining truck in clean and tidy condition to comply with standard industry
• requirement. Updating management on matters requiring attention.
• Filling logbook daily and handing in a copy on a fortnightly basis to the office. Picking
• up the manifest/paperwork from dispatch for delivery
• Any other tasks related to the discharge of your duties

Minimum requirements

• A current, clean Class 5 New Zealand driver licence or eligible to get one.
• A minimum of 01 year relevant work experience
• A current Dangerous Goods (DG) licence
• Swing lift experience, or the ability and willingness to complete training
• A friendly, professional manner and strong communication skills with customers
• A proactive approach to Health & Safety for yourself and others
• Ability to work well within a team, with a can-do attitude
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays as required
• Must complete pre-employment medical/drug testing and a Police vetting check
• New Zealand Residency or a valid NZ work visa