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Class 2 driver (local)

FeaturedFull timePosted 01/11/2026 · Closes 01/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$31.00 – $32.00/hr

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

About the role

Established freight business in Oriental Bay has an opening for two Class 2 drivers. The fleet is modern, the runs are local and you're home every night. You'll work Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 3pm. Guaranteed 40 hours a week, with overtime available. Pay is $31.00 to $32.00 an hour depending on experience. Annual leave and public holidays apply. A Class 2 licence is essential; a forklift licence and dangerous goods endorsement are helpful. Class 2 licence is essential. You'll need to be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and able to pass a pre-employment check. Opportunity to pick up extra shifts across the week. Paid training and a proper induction before you start. Keen? Apply today and we'll be in touch within a couple of days.

Duties

  • Secure loads correctly and check paperwork before departure
  • Complete pre-trip inspections and logbook entries
  • Keep in touch with despatch through the day
  • Maintain the truck in a clean and roadworthy condition
  • Load and unload safely using a tail lift and pallet jack

Required skills and experience

  • At least 6 months relevant experience
  • • Early starts
  • • Manual handling
  • • Customer service
  • • Health and safety awareness

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Class 2 licence

PPE, equipment and induction

PPE provided. A paid day riding along with a senior driver before taking your own run.

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