Class 5 Drivers - Containers - Nightshift

• Work with great gear and a great team
• Ashburton based nightshift opportunities
• Great opportunity to get paid more for driving when there’s less traffic!

Why you’ll love it here:

• Allowances – additional allowance of $35 per shift after 3pm (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 – Celebrate your loyalty with us.
• Exclusive Employee Benefits – Take advantage of various employee discounts, including savings on fuel, tyres, and more.

What the role looks like:

We currently have 2 nightshift driving opportunities based in Ashburton for experienced Class 5 drivers looking to work in a highly skilled and dynamic team operating a top-notch fleet. Prior experience driving skellys and working as a Container Operator would be an advantage and any experience with swinglifts would also be beneficial, although training can be given.

Typical routes:

• Ashburton based – between Ashburton and Christchurch and also Ashburton to Dunedin

Your attention to safety, maintenance, and vehicle operation will reflect the high standards our loyal customers and suppliers expect and drivers must be clean and tidy with good habits around in-cab presentation. Flexibility is required to suit business and seasonal needs.

Work pattern:
Full-time, permanent role with a regular roster:

• Typically Monday – Friday (occasional weekends)
• Nightshift – 5.00pm start (some 3-5pm starts)
• Average shift: 8 –12 hours

What you bring to the table:

• Class 5 Licence (or equivalent) with 2 years of experience - you’re flexible and reliable.
• Ideally previous container operator experience, and experience driving skellys
• F endorsement & OSH certificate (preferred, but not essential)
• Good geographical knowledge of the Canterbury region
• A knack for learning new technology – show us your adaptability!
• A passion for teamwork and customer service
• Any swinglift experience would be beneficial, although training can be given

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 27th September, 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 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 Drug & Alcohol test, a Ministry of Justice and an ACC check