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Posted 01 August, 2026

Class 5 Drivers - Bay of Plenty - Permanent & Casual

Hilton Haulage
Tauranga, BOP, NZ Full Time
Reference: 5cc119a10dd3fd45

Job Description

Class 5 Drivers - Bay of Plenty - Permanent & Casual Swinglift and / or Truck & Trailer B-train drivers preferred Competitive Pay & Benefits. Guaranteed Hours. Company Phone. Why you'll love it here: Opportunity to be part of a great team. Modern, well-maintained fleet. Competitive pay & guaranteed hours (minimum 80 hours per fortnight). Company phone - full personal use - stay connected! Stability you can count on. Health Insurance - offered after 12 months of continuous service. Long Service Recognition - Celebrate your loyalty with us. Exclusive Employee Benefits - Take advantage of various employee discounts, including savings on fuel, tyres, and more. Hilton Haulage are one of NZ's most respected transport operators. Strong team culture - people stay here for a reason. The roles: We're on the lookout for experienced Class 5 Drivers to join us in the Bay of Plenty - based out of Tauranga & Mt Maunganui specifically - to fill the following positions: Swinglift operator (permanent position based out of Tauriko - predominantly working locally & moving containers) Truck & Trailer B-train operator (1x permanent + 1x casual Aug/Sept - March/April working on our Bakels contract based out of Mt Maunganui). You'll be working alongside professional crews that value safety, efficiency, and teamwork. Day-to-day tasks: Represent Hilton Haulage professionally - you're the face of our business Comply with all health & safety related rules, policies, procedures and directions given by the Employer and/or customer - Health & Safety inductions are required for all customer sites. Participate as a member of the driving team, completing all work as assigned and assisting other drivers as required - attending Toolbox meetings, pre-start inspection checks, and ensuring your vehicle is maintained to a high standard. Work carefully and drive defensively to ensure your own safety, and the safety of others, driving in a manner that actively considers factors such as weight limits, hazardous materials regulations, weather and traffic conditions. Work pattern: These positions are primarily dayshift with occasional weekend work as required and potential roster work when required during busy periods. As with any transport role, flexibility is expected to support business and seasonal demands. The roles involve predominantly local routes but may at times require out-of-town travel with occasional trips further north or south during seasonal peaks and at customer request. What you will bring to the table: Minimum 2 years' Class 5 driving experience F & W Endorsements OSH Certification Relevant experience operating a Swinglift or Truck & Trailer B-train unit A track record of going above and beyond for customers Strong teamwork skills Ability to quickly pick up new technology About us: At Hilton Haulage, we've been keeping the wheels turning since the 1960's, staying true to the values that built us: People. Safety. Customer. Future. Today, we're a team of 500+ committed to delivering exceptional service and keeping New Zealand moving from Invercargill to Auckland. Ready to drive your future? If you have any questions, please contact us at - [email protected] Applicants must possess 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 references, a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test, a Ministry of Justice and an ACC check. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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