Class 5 Driver

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Hall's Cold Chain Logistics is seeking a reliable Class 5 Driver to join the Napier depot, delivering chilled and frozen freight with safety and service in mind. Requirements include a clean Class 5 license with at least 3 years NZ driving experience, experience with truck and trailer, semis and B-trains, proficient reversing and coupling, knowledge of EROAD and TruckMate, and North Island route knowledge. Start 6 am Tuesday to Sunday for Gisborne, about 50 to 60 hours per week, with manual lifting and daily vehicle checks. Pay is 32.65 per hour plus KPI, with health cover. To apply, tailor your CV to show safety history, route knowledge, customer service, maintenance, and readiness for pre-employment medicals and drug testing.

Company Description

Hall's is a fast-growing transport company specialising in refrigerated transport and logistics. We're well established across New Zealand, with a high profile and a focus on providing top customer service. 

Our committed drivers and teams represent typical New Zealand values and work hard to service our customers and 'deliver the goods'.

We’re proud of the work we do and passionate about making a real difference to people's lives.

At Hall's we want all our staff to go home safely every day. To help achieve this, we have a comprehensive Health and Safety Plan in place to protect us all, including pre-employment medicals and drug testing.

Job Description

At Hall's, we are looking for a reliable and flexible Class 5 Driver to join our team at our Napier depot, who can be the friendly face of our business and deliver chilled or frozen freight along with providing outstanding service for our customers. 

Delivering with Care

• Conduct pre-trip safety and temperature checks.

• Ensure safe loading, unloading, and secure deliveries.

• Follow efficient routes and provide on-time service.

• Complete accurate paperwork and report any issues.

Looking After Your Truck

• Perform daily checks and report maintenance needs.

• Drive safely and efficiently, using equipment properly.

• Keep your truck clean and fuelled.

Great Customer Service

• Communicate in a friendly and professional manner.

• Represent Hall’s with pride

In this role you will see yourself delivering chilled & frozen food to businesses within the Hawkes Bay region, this will include manual lifting and hand unloads, checking temperature settings, ensuring accuracy of documentation and completing daily vehicle checks.

This position will require you to start at 6am, Tuesday through to Sunday for a Gisborne run. The weekly hours are approximately 50 - 60 hours per week. 

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you'll need:

• A full & clean Class 5 license, with a minimum of 3+ years NZ Class 5 driving experience 

• Experience driving truck & trailer, semis, and b-trains

• Proficient in reversing units, coupling & uncoupling

• Have a good geographical knowledge of the North Island. 

• Have a working knowledge of EROAD & TruckMate

• A self-motivated, can-do attitude 

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?
In return for your commitment and driving expertise, we’re offering:

• Secure employment – join a growing, stable, and reputable company

• Hourly wage - $32.65 per hour plus a KPI framework

• Career development & training – upskill and grow with us

• Access to PERKS app – Power, gym, retail and food discounts

• Discounted Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance – because your health matters

• Paid second half-hour break – because everyone deserves a breather

If you think this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!  Hall's Group the home of cool jobs. www.halls.co.nz