Class 5 Driver
Class 5 Driver
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Job Description
- Based in Palmerston North doing various roles (deliveries and pick-ups in various locations in the lower Nth island yard duties etc)
- Manual lifting and hand unloads
- Potential to earn up to $34.20 per hour (kpi bonus included)
Class 5 Driver
At Halls we are looking for a reliable and flexible Class 5 Driver to join our team in Palmerston North who can be the friendly face of our business and deliver chilled or frozen freight along with outstanding service for our customers and their customers.
In this role you will see yourself delivering chilled & frozen food to businesses within the wider Manawatu region Wellington and New Plymouth this will include manual lifting and hand unloads checking temperature settings ensuring accuracy of documentation and completing daily vehicle checks.
The accountabilities of this role include but are not limited to:
Service Delivery & Operational Excellence
- Follow processes & complete applicable documentation to ensure pre trip checks are conducted accurately & correct temperature is set & monitored
- Ensure freight is loaded & unloaded safely in line with company & client requirements ensuring weight limits are not breached.
- Manage time effectively to ensure service delivery
- Plan routes effectively to ensure most cost effective & efficient delivery / pick-up of freight
- Ensure issues/incidents that could impact service delivery are communicated & resolved in a timely way
- Ensure paperwork required is completed & handed in (PODs etc.)
- Perform & record regular scheduled temperature probes of the goods while in transit adjust temperature settings as required & advise supervisor immediately of any issues
Vehicle & Equipment Use
- Complete pre-start checks to ensure vehicle is fit for purpose & roadworthy (mechanical checks for tyres oil fuel)
- Ensure that there are enough RUCs for both truck & trailer to complete shift
- Sight & confirm that the truck & trailer has current COF & registration
- Report any maintenance / repair issues & requirements to the Transport Manager immediately
- Use all equipment in a safe & efficient manner
- Minimise wear & tear when driving
- Responsible for ensuring vehicle is washed the cab clean personal items are removed & rubbish free prior to the end of each shift
- Leave vehicle at the completion of each shift with sufficient fuel & AdBlue for the following shift
Qualifications :
To be successful in this role youll need:
- A full & clean Class 5 license with a minimum of 12 months NZ Class 5 driving experience
- Previous experience working within refrigerated transport
- Have a good geographical knowledge of the Manawatu & Wellington regions
- Have a working knowledge of Eroad & TruckMate
- To be committed to working Monday through to Friday starting at 4pm for an expected 10-12 hour shift.
We are after someone who is self-motivated with a positive attitude and has the level of physical fitness required for this kind of role.
Additional Information :
What Halls can offer you:
In return for your commitment and driving expertise we are offering secure employment with career development & training opportunities a range of employee benefits including Access to PERKS app - offering discounts in 40 stores discounted Southern Cross Healthcare paid second half hour break and an incentive-based performance bonus with the potential to earn up to $34.20 per hour ($31.70 hourly rate $2.50 per hour KPI incentive).
If you think this sounds like the place for you wed love to hear from you! Halls Group the home of cool jobs.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
