Truck Driver Class 5

Corde; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A developing logistics company located in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Class 5 Truck & Trailer Driver to join their team. Candidates should have a clean Class 5 Driver Licence and a solid background in the construction industry. Responsibilities include operating modern trucks, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining accurate records. The company offers increased employer contributions and further training opportunities. If you're health and safety conscious and looking for a new role, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Increased employer contributions

Birthday leave after 1 year

Retail discounts

Career opportunities through training

Qualifications

• Strong background in safely operating truck and trailer units.
• Physically fit and self-motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Operate a fleet of modern trucks.
• Complete thorough plant pre-start checks.
• Maintain accurate daily records.

Skills

Safe tipping

Spreading

Jack-knifing

Self-loading via excavator or wheeled loader

Health and Safety awareness

Education

Clean Class 5 Driver Licence

Experience as a truck and trailer driver in the construction industry

Job description

About the role | Ko te kaupapa

We have a busy forward work program and are looking for a skilled and experienced Class 5 Truck & Trailer Driver to join our Trucking division. If you have a strong background in safely operating truck and trailer units within the civil construction industry and possess a solid understanding of material types and roading aggregates, we’d love to hear from you.

In this position, you be operating a fleet of modern trucks. Activities will include Safe tipping, spreading, Jack-knifing, and stockpiling practices are essential for this role and must be able to self-load via excavator and/or wheeled loader.

The successful candidate must also be able to complete thorough plant prestart checks and keep accurate daily records.

So, if you believe you can excel in this space and are looking for your next move, then we are keen to hear from you!

• Clean Class 5 Driver Licence (essential)
• Experience as a truck and trailer driver in the construction industry (essential)
• Physically fit and self-motivated
• Health and Safety conscious with a positive attitude

What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai

• Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones
• Birthday leave after 1 year, retail discounts and a great working culture!
• An innovative company with diverse projects
• Career opportunities through training and development
• Trustworthy | Whakawhirinaki– People You Can Rely On

The company is committed to providing a safe work environment. Successful candidates are required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol test prior to employment.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ link.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.