Class 5 Driver

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 Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace. Pre-employment checks will include an MOJ, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Medical Assessment and Reference Checking.

All applicants must hold legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.