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Timaru · Canterbury

Class 2 driver (local)

FeaturedFull timePosted 05/11/2026 · Closes 05/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$28.00 – $29.50/hr

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

About the role

Join a steady, well-maintained fleet out of Timaru Port. A Class 2 driver wanted. The fleet is modern, the runs are local and you're home every night. Hours are 6.30am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. Guaranteed 40 hours a week, with overtime available. You'll earn $28.00 to $29.50 an hour. You'll need a current Class 2 licence, a tidy driving record and the fitness to handle freight. You must hold a class 2 licence. You must hold the legal right to work in New Zealand. Flexible rostering wherever we can manage it. Overtime available at peak times, paid at time and a half. Keen? Apply today and we'll be in touch within a couple of days.

Duties

  • Complete pre-trip inspections and logbook entries
  • Load and unload safely using a tail lift and pallet jack
  • Maintain the truck in a clean and roadworthy condition
  • Provide friendly, professional service at each drop
  • Secure loads correctly and check paperwork before departure
  • Deliver palletised and loose freight on a local run

Required skills and experience

  • At least 12 months relevant experience
  • • Manual handling
  • • Driving (manual)
  • • Early starts
  • • 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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