Class 5 Driver

Class 5 Driver

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Palmerston North, Manawatu

Couriers, Drivers & Postal Services (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

Full time

Up to $32 p.h.

Posted 8h ago

Connecting people and communities| Driving eCommerce | Moving New Zealand

Team Global Express NZ delivers freight forwarding, end-to-end transport services, and comprehensive logistics solutions to customers operating in New Zealand scaling from Kaitaia to Invercargill.

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Class 5 driver to join our Palmerston North team.

This role will be responsible to assist with the timely safe handling of freight for the company to achieve their target delivery goals. You will need to demonstrate an ability to own and possess a superb customer focus, passion for new challenges, have a non-attributable accident-free driving record; be reliable and well-presented along with a focus on doing your job safely.

It's a great mix of Linehaul, customer deliveries, and collections in Class 5 and Class 4 configurations.

What you'll do

Load and unload freight safely.

Ensure freight is handled and scanned with zero damage.

Participate in all safety procedures.

Operate all vehicles in a safe manner.

Maintain, clean and tidy vehicles.

What you'll need

Customer-focussed attitude

Communication and teamwork skills

Full NZ Class 5 licence

Dangerous Goods licence

Truck/Trailer driving experience

Experience driving on New Zealand roads.

F Endorsement and OSH license

Ability to reverse a Truck and Trailer

Confidence and ability to safely disconnect and reconnect a trailer.

What you'll get

Our people and customers are at the heart of everything we do.

State of the art facilities in a fast paced and dynamic industry

Competitive salary above industry standards

Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, Sustainability, and the Environment are part of our DNA so come support us on our journey.

Ensuring we do our part to preserve Aotearoa's environment, we are committed to our carbon reduction goals for 2030. We are actively managing carbon footprint with Toitū Envirocare and are proud members of the Sustainability Council of New Zealand

If you're interested in being a part of the team, please click on 'Apply'

This is a phenomenal opportunity to join an awesome company and team so express your interest today.

We will be reviewing and interviewing applicants during the advertisement period, the advertisement may be removed upon sourcing the right candidate.

Team Global Express is an ******* and Drug Free Workplace. Pre-employment checks will include an MOJ, Drug and ******* Testing, Medical Assessment and Reference Checking.

All applicants must hold legal entitlement to work in New Zealand

Additional Information

We believe nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, which celebrates different points of view and gives everyone the chance to contribute, as we build to a bigger and brighter future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, ****** orientation, age, marital or disability status.

It's never been a more exciting time to join our team as we take the next step in our journey.

To find out more about us, visit https://careers.tollnz.co.nz/home

To be considered, you must be entitled to work in the specified country and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical assessment.

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