Job reference - 1154671

• Rates - $35 - $40 per hour, depending on skills and experience
• A supportive and decent place to work
• Full, clean NZ Class 5 licence is essential

 
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The employer
The employer is a long-established transport and general cartage operator based in Greymouth. With one of the largest fleets in the South Island, the fleet includes log carriers, tippers, and tractor-and-trailer units.
 
The company is renowned as an employer of choice, offering a supportive, friendly, and exceptionally welcoming work environment that makes life enjoyable.
 
 
Role overview
This is a skilled, non-entry level Class 5 driving role. You will operate across a variety of vehicle types and routes, encompassing local work and longer South Island trips.

You'll be part of a team that values safety, reliability, and professionalism.
 
Duties will include:

• Drive a range of heavy vehicles within the fleet (log carriers, tippers, tractor, and trailer units) in compliance with all NZ road rules and company safety policies
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, conduct basic defect reporting, and coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure vehicle readiness
• Plan and execute local deliveries and pick-ups, as well as regional/ South Island routes to support customer needs
• Safely strap, secure, and manage loads according to best practices and regulatory requirements
• Manage regulatory paperwork, logbooks, and timekeeping accurately using required systems
• Maintain excellent communication with operations, dispatch, and customers to ensure timely, safe, and efficient transport
• Demonstrate professional driving conduct, positive customer interactions, and a proactive safety mindset
• Assist with occasional yard duties or general cartage as required to support operations

 
Skills and experience

• A full NZ Class 5 license is essential
• Proven, hands-on experience driving the fleet types listed i.e., log carriers, tippers, and tractor and trailer units
• Demonstrated ability to work across local routes and longer South Island trips
• Strong safety record and commitment to incident-free operations
• High level of reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and a collaborative team attitude
• Ability to complete required paperwork accurately and on time
• A clean drivers license free of any serious offences
• A clean criminal history lacking any pending or existing court proceedings

 
What's on offer

• Competitive hourly rate around $35 - $40 per hour, with pay reflecting your skills and experience
• An exceptionally supportive, friendly work environment
• Stable, long-established employer with a large, diverse fleet
• Opportunity to work across varied routes and vehicle configurations 

 
How to apply
Applications from those wanting to relocate from elsewhere within NZ are welcome. You must have the right to live and work in NZ.
 
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