- Timaru Based. Local Route. Loading & Tipping.
- Guaranteed hours. Company Phone. Competitive rates & allowances.
- Great opportunity for a Class 5 driver. Great gear, great team. 3/3/3 roster. Powering primary industry.
Why you’ll love it here:
- Allowances – additional allowances (eligibility required).
- Company Phone – Enjoy full personal use to stay connected.
- Guaranteed Hours – A minimum of 80 hours per fortnight – stability you can count on.
- Health insurance – offered after 12 months of continuous service.
- Career Growth – We invest in internal development
- Long Service Recognition/Reward – Celebrate your loyalty with us.
- Exclusive Employee Benefits – Take advantage of various employee discounts, including savings on fuel, tyres, and more.
- Strong team culture - people stay here for a reason.
- Hilton Haulage is one of NZ’s most respected transport operators.
The opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced Class 5 driver to join our highly skilled and dynamic Bulk Transport Team.
Working out of our Bulk Store at the Washdyke yard in Timaru, you'll be driving a 2021 Kenworth with a 5 axle lusk tub with the important responsibility of transporting wood pellets - loading your truck at Washdyke and delivering and unloading to Fonterra’s Clandeboye site - keeping their fires burning, powering one of New Zealand's primary industries.
Your attention to safety, maintenance, and vehicle operation will reflect the high standards our loyal customers and suppliers expect, and drivers must be comfortable with a truck-sharing arrangement and clean and tidy with good habits around in-cab presentation.
Work Pattern:
Full-time, permanent role with a rotating 3/3/3 roster:
- 3 days on, 3 nights on, 3 days off
- Average shift: 10–12 hours
What you bring to the table:
- Class 5 Licence (or equivalent) with 2 years of experience
- A reliable, pro-active and can-do approach
- Loader and tipping experience (preferred, but not essential)
- The desire and ability to work a rotating day/night shift pattern
- A knack for learning new technology
- A passion for teamwork and customer service
About us:
Since our humble beginning back in the 1960’s, Hilton Haulage has been keeping the wheels turning from Invercargill to Auckland. Today, our 500+ strong team operate a range of units working hard to exceed our customers’ expectations and providing a total transport solution.
Our culture:
At Hilton Haulage, our values are the heart of everything we do:
- People: Honesty, respect, and teamwork are key to our success.
- Safety: We prioritise everyone’s wellbeing, every single day.
- Customer: Delivering value and listening to our customers is why we’re here.
- Future: Looking down the road ahead
Ready to drive your future?
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a company that values its people, safety, and future growth.
Apply now and secure your place on our team!
This advert will close on Sunday 15th November, however, please apply now as applications will be viewed on a rolling basis and interviews may be conducted earlier than the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact us at – [email protected]
Applicants must possess current eligibility to permanently work in NZ. For shortlisted applicants, any subsequent offer of employment will be subject to passing a pre-employment driving assessment and the satisfactory completion of a range of background checks including a pre-employment medical assessment including Drug & Alcohol test, reference checks and a Ministry of Justice criminal convictions check.