Truck & Trailer Driver

Fulton Hogan; Kaitaia; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance from day one

Medical insurance after eligibility

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is hiring an experienced Truck and Trailer Driver in Northland to support our unsealed road networks. You will drive safely, perform pre-starts, and maintain records while upholding safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Team-first attitude and reliability are essential for delivering our programme of work with minimal downtime. Applicants should have a current Class 5 licence with W, T, R endorsements, 3+ years in heavy vehicles, First Aid, Site Safe Civil Passport, bitumen

Qualifications

• A Current Class 5 licence, with W, T, and R endorsements essential.
• Minimum of 3 years’ heavy vehicle driving experience, including spreading on unsealed roads.
• Workplace First Aid.
• Site Safe Civil Passport.
• Safe Handling of Bitumen certificates.
• A strong safety focus, good judgement, and the confidence to push pause when needed.
• Reliable with the capacity to work extra hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate truck and trailer units safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Complete work as directed by your Manager or Supervisor to support the programme of work.
• Carry out pre-starts, identify hazards, and speak up when something doesn’t look right.
• Keep trucks and equipment compliant, presentable, and well maintained, including accurate record keeping.
• Follow safety, environmental, and quality processes, and report incidents, near misses, and improvement ideas.

Skills

Strong safety focus

Good judgment

Reliability

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Truck and Trailer Driver who knows how to get the job done properly and safely. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in their work, backs their team, and keeps standards high.

You’ll be trusted to drive safely and efficiently, support the programme of work, and keep your truck and equipment in good nick. If you’re practical, reliable, and comfortable working on unsealed roads, you’ll fit right in. At Fulton Hogan, Good Work starts with people who look out for each other, speak up, and bring a low ego, team-first attitude every day.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Drive and operate truck and trailer units safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Complete work as directed by your Manager or Supervisor to support the programme of work.
• Carry out pre-starts, identify hazards, and speak up when something doesn’t look right.
• Keep trucks and equipment compliant, presentable, and well maintained, including accurate record keeping.
• Follow safety, environmental, and quality processes, and report incidents, near misses, and improvement ideas.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• A Current Class 5 licence, with W, T, and R endorsements essential.
• Minimum of 3 years’ heavy vehicle driving experience, including spreading on unsealed roads.
• Workplace First Aid.
• Site Safe Civil Passport.
• Safe Handling of Bitumen certificates.
• A Strong safety focus, good judgement, and the confidence to push pause when needed.
• Reliable with the capacity to work extra hours.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Life insurance from day one and medical insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, we’re here to do Good Work that matters. That means turning up for each other, keeping things straight up and low ego, and always looking for a better way. We take the work seriously, not ourselves.

You’ll join a team that’s friendly, down to earth, and serious when it counts — especially around safety, quality, and delivery.

If you like being part of a crew that works hard, has a laugh, and backs people to grow, you’ll feel at home here.