Class 4/5 Truck Driver - Local Delivery & Stock Transport

Truck Drivers – Multiple Opportunities (Class 4/5 Delivery & Stock Truck Drivers) Kintyre Meats Limited | Lower North Island | Full-Time, Permanent Join a growing New Zealand-owned business Kintyre Meats Limited is expanding its transport operations and is looking for experienced, reliable truck drivers to join our team. We currently have multiple permanent driving opportunities available, including: Class 4/5 Local Delivery Driver Stock Truck Driver (Livestock Transport) If you're an experienced professional driver who takes pride in safety, reliability and customer service, we'd love to hear from you. About Us Kintyre Meats Limited is a New Zealand-owned, family-operated business established in 2002. We specialise in producing high-quality chilled meat products and are committed to safety, quality, animal welfare, and continuous improvement. Our transport team plays a vital role in keeping our operations moving, and we are looking for people who share our commitment to professionalism and excellence. Locations Wairarapa Lower North Island Please indicate in your application which location(s) and driving role(s) you are interested in. Hours of Work Permanent, full-time positions Minimum guaranteed hours: 30 hours per week Typical hours: 40–55 hours per week Monday to Friday with some weekend work as required Pay Rate $28.00 – $32.00 per hour , depending on the role, experience and qualifications. About the Roles Class 4/5 Delivery Drivers Reporting to the Fleet Operations Manager, responsibilities include: Safely operating Class 4 and Class 5 vehicles Transporting chilled and frozen meat products between company sites and customers Loading and unloading freight Completing vehicle safety checks and basic maintenance Maintaining delivery documentation and logbooks Ensuring compliance with NZ transport legislation and Health & Safety requirements Assisting with yard and load-out duties when required Stock Truck Drivers As a Stock Truck Driver, you'll play an important role transporting livestock safely and humanely while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare. Responsibilities include: Transporting livestock safely between farms and processing facilities Conducting vehicle and trailer safety inspections Ensuring animal welfare requirements are met at all times Completing transport documentation and logbooks Working closely with farmers and livestock suppliers Maintaining clean, well-presented vehicles and equipment Complying with all transport, biosecurity and Health & Safety requirements What We're Looking For Applicants should have: A current NZ Class 4 or Class 5 Driver Licence (or overseas equivalent transferable to New Zealand) At least 12 months' relevant heavy vehicle driving experience A strong commitment to safe driving practices Good communication skills and a positive attitude The ability to work flexible hours when required Physical fitness suitable for manual handling tasks The ability to work both independently and as part of a team Highly Regarded Forklift licence with OSH endorsement Previous refrigerated freight experience (Delivery Drivers) Previous livestock transport experience (Stock Truck Drivers) Pre-Employment Checks All offers of employment are subject to: Pre-employment medical assessment Drug and alcohol testing Driver licence verification Police vetting (where applicable) Satisfactory reference checks Why Join Kintyre Meats? Competitive hourly rates Permanent, secure employment Guaranteed minimum hours Modern fleet and well-maintained equipment Supportive, family-owned business Ongoing training and development Opportunities to grow within our transport operation Immigration New Zealand (AEWV) Compliance Statement Kintyre Meats Limited is an Accredited Employer. Before applying for a migrant worker under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), we will: Advertise these roles to New Zealand citizens and residents in good faith; and Genuinely consider all suitable New Zealand applicants. These roles will only be offered to migrant workers where no suitable New Zealand citizens or residents are available. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand or meet the requirements to obtain an appropriate work visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr