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Christchurch City · Canterbury

Class 5 linehaul driver

FeaturedFull timePosted 02/11/2026 · Closes 02/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$31.50 – $33.50/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

A regional carrier based in Hornby is looking for two Class 5 drivers for steady day run work. The fleet is late-model and well serviced, with a workshop on site. The roster is 5am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. A full 48-hour week. You'll earn $31.50 to $33.50 an hour. A Class 5 licence is essential; a dangerous goods endorsement is an advantage. Class 5 licence and dangerous goods endorsement are essential. Applicants need the right to work in New Zealand and two work references. Close to public transport. Uniform and PPE supplied. If this sounds like you, apply today and tell us a little about your experience.

Duties

  • Drive truck and trailer or B-train units on regional and linehaul runs
  • Keep accurate logbooks and comply with work-time rules
  • Deliver and collect containers from port and depot sites
  • Communicate with despatch about delays and changes
  • Secure and check loads to the relevant code of practice

Required skills and experience

  • At least 24 months relevant experience
  • • Health and safety awareness
  • • Driving (manual)
  • • Time management
  • • Night shifts

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Class 5 licence
  • Dangerous Goods endorsement

PPE, equipment and induction

Hi-vis, steel-caps and uniform provided. Induction covers load security, logbooks and fatigue management.

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