Class 5 Driver

Company Description

Hall's is a fast-growing transport company specialising in refrigerated transport and logistics. We're well established across New Zealand, with a high profile and a focus on providing top customer service.

Our committed drivers and teams represent typical New Zealand values and work hard to service our customers and 'deliver the goods'.

We’re proud of the work we do and passionate about making a real difference to people's lives.

At Hall's we want all our staff to go home safely every day. To help achieve this, we have a comprehensive Health and Safety Plan in place to protect us all, including pre-employment medicals and drug testing.

• 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 Hall's, 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, 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:

• 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

• Complete pre-start checks to ensure vehicle is fit for purpose & roadworthy (mechanical checks for tyres, oil, fuel)
• Ensure that there are enough RUC's, 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 you'll 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 & New Plymouth regions
• Have a working knowledge of Eroad & TruckMate
• To be committed to working Monday through to Friday (with the occasional Saturday once every 6 weeks), starting from 4am 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.