Class 5 Driver

Class 5 Driver

Timaru | Full Time

Keep the workshop moving. Support the team. Deliver exceptional service.

About HDPS

Heavy Diesel Parts & Services has been proudly Canterbury-owned since 1997.

We are the authorised Parts and Service Dealer for Kenworth and DAF Trucks and a Full-Service Dealer for Cummins engines. Across our South Island network, we're known for quality workmanship, outstanding customer service, and a strong team culture.

We're looking for a reliable and motivated Class 5 Driver to join our Timaru workshop. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll play a key part in keeping our workshop running efficiently by transporting customer vehicles, supporting our technicians, and ensuring the workshop and yard are maintained to a high standard.

What you'll be doing

No two days are the same. Your responsibilities will include:

• Facilitating movements and road tests of customer vehicles.
• Moving trucks and equipment around the workshop and yard.
• Liaising with the Workshop Manager, Foreman, Leading Hand and Service Advisors to coordinate vehicle movements and daily workshop priorities.
• Test driving vehicles following repairs and servicing.
• Assisting technicians with preventative maintenance and workshop support tasks.
• Maintaining workshop trucks and company vehicles to a high standard.
• Monitoring and recording vehicle registration, RUC and service information.
• Keeping the workshop, wash bay and yard clean, tidy and well presented.
• Maintaining warranty and lease company parts bins and workshop equipment.
• Delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining strong communication with customers and colleagues.
• Working safely and following all HDPS operational policies and procedures.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who enjoys being part of a busy workshop and takes pride in getting the job done.

You'll have:

• A current New Zealand Class 5 Driver Licence (essential).
• Class F (Forklift) and Dangerous Goods (DG) endorsements are preferred. If you don't currently hold these, you'll be expected to obtain them through HDPS.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive, hands-on attitude.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Why join HDPS?

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Monday to Friday role.
• Stable, long-term employment with a well-established Canterbury-owned business.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive team environment where your contribution is valued.
• The opportunity to work with leading brands including Kenworth, DAF and Cummins.

If you're reliable, enjoy variety, and want to play an important role in a busy heavy diesel workshop, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your CV and a brief cover letter. Or for a confidential discussion, contact [email protected]

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