Master of the Wheel – The Driver Who Does It All
Why You’ll Love It Here**
- **Allowances** – A range of allowances for applicable roles (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 – where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- **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’re on the lookout for an experienced **Class 5 Operator** to join our highly skilled and dynamic team, operating a modern, well-maintained fleet.
This **Tauranga-based** role (start of your work week) involves working six-days of the week, with shifts scheduled on any day depending on customer demand. Flexibility is essential to meet both business and seasonal requirements. This role involves frequent away work (Monday to Friday), with weekend work and availability to work six-day weeks during the peak season.
The ideal candidates will maintain a clean and tidy in-cab environment, demonstrating professionalism at all times.
A strong focus on safety, maintenance, and vehicle operation is crucial, reflecting the high standards our valued customers and suppliers expect.
**Key Responsibilities**:- Proven experience in container transport (primary focus)
- Ability to assist with reefer, edible oil, and general container work
- Familiarity with MPI regulations and a strong focus on quality and compliance
- Port experience and confident with container loading and unloading
**Work Pattern**
Full-time, *permanent* role with a regular roster:- **Dayshift**
- **Average shift:** 10-12 hours
- **A weekend roster will apply**
- **Class 5 Licence** (or equivalent), and B-Train – minimum 2 years’ experience in both
- Experience carting with HPMV permitting up to 60 tonnes
- Live load experience (Edible Oil) essential
- Road Ranger experience is essential
- F, DG endorsement and OSH Certificate (preferred, but not essential)
- Good geographical knowledge of the North and South Islands
- Day and night shift experience – you’re flexible and reliable
- A knack for learning new technology – show us your adaptability!
- A passion for teamwork and customer service – we want to hear about your favourite moments!
**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!