Milk Tanker Drivers - Gore - 2026-27 Season

Milk Tanker Drivers – Gore – 2026-27 Season Collecting milk for Danone, based out of Gore. Fixed-term position (Aug 26 – March 27). Competitive pay. Guaranteed hours. Company phone. The role: We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic tanker driver to join our milk collection operation collecting milk for Danone. Based out of Gore, you’ll be collecting milk from a variety of farms around the Otago/Southland region with regular trips to Danone’s manufacturing plant near Balclutha. You’ll be a key part of the farm-to-factory dairy supply chain moo ving milk s moo thly around the South Island, making sure every collection and delivery on your whey is safe, efficient, and udderly compliant! What you’ll be doing: You’ll be out on the road collecting milk and delivering it safely to processing sites, keeping one of NZ’s most important industries moving. Completing sampling + quality checks. Using in-cab tech for runs, records, and compliance. Pre/post trip checks and safe operation at all times. Building solid relationships with farmers. Working across varied routes from main highways to gravel tracks to rural backroads. Delivering excellence every time. Maintaining a commitment to safety, vehicle care, and customer service - upholding the high standards our farmers and suppliers expect. Work pattern: Fixed-term (from Aug 2026 – March 2027) full-time with a rotating 3/3/3 roster: 3 days on, 3 nights on, 3 days off. Average shift: 10–12 hours. What you will bring to the table: Class 5 Licence (non-negotiable) ideally with 3 years+ experience driving truck & trailer. Prior experience and confidence navigating narrow rural roads and gravel terrain. Flexibility to work both day and night shifts. The ability to use basic tech and pick up new systems. A team player with a can-do attitude and great customer service skills. 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 across New Zealand.Our partnership with Danone reflects our dedication to excellence in the dairy industry. 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 reference checks, a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test, a Ministry of Justice and an ACC check. #J-18808-Ljbffr