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Upper Hutt · Wellington

Class 5 truck driver

FeaturedFull timePosted 08/11/2026 · Closes 08/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$31.50 – $32.50/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 Ebdentown is looking for two Class 5 drivers for steady day run work. Drivers are paid for every hour worked, including loading time. You'll work Monday to Friday, 5am to 3pm. Full-time, around 48 hours a week. You'll earn $31.50 to $32.50 an hour. Annual leave and public holidays apply. You'll need a current Class 5 licence, two or more years on heavy combinations and a clean record. You must hold a class 5 licence. You'll need to be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and able to pass a pre-employment check. Staff discounts and a friendly crew. Overtime available at peak times, paid at time and a half. Apply now; we reply to every application.

Duties

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

Required skills and experience

  • At least 12 months relevant experience
  • • Driving (manual)
  • • Hazard identification
  • • Night shifts
  • • Time management
  • • Health and safety awareness

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Class 5 licence

PPE, equipment and induction

PPE supplied. Paid induction and a check-ride with a senior driver before your first solo run.

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