Class 5 Driver - Whanganui

If you are a Class 5 truck driver, with a minimum of 2 years' class 5 driving experience then we have a permanent full-time role that might interest you.

We are currently looking for experienced class 5 drivers for our wet side of the business servicing the meat industry, located in Whanganui area. Therefore, having experience driving surrounding roads and transporting animal by-products would be advantageous.  This role is usually five - six days a week, so flexibility is a must to meet the business requirements. 

Here at Emmerson, we offer you more than just a job. We invite you to become part of a successful team that works together like a family. We take good care of our customers and each other, all while enjoying the benefits that come from being one of the best transport companies on the road. You’ll also enjoy a work environment that’s built on respect and the opportunities to grow and succeed. Imagine working side by side with some of the best, most experienced truckers in the industry. We focus on finding the best and then keeping them happy.

Ideally, you will have the following:

• A desire to work positively in a team environment
• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a truck driver
• The ability and willingness to transport animal by-products.
• Experience driving (truck and trailer)
• Current, valid Class 5 heavy vehicle license
• Hold an OSH Certified Fork Hoist License
• The ability to reverse truck and trailer units competently
• Knowledge of road safety and compliance
• Must have great health and safety awareness and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Excellent customer service
• Experience driving a Road Ranger Gearbox
• To be able to base yourself in Auckland
• A flexible working schedule 
• The legal right to work in New Zealand as a permanent employee
• Basic administration and computer skills for using our tablets and electronic logbooks

What we offer:

• Family workplace environment. 
• Southern Cross Wellbeing One Health Insurance.
• Competitive commencing wage plus a generous employee recognition program. 
• Career progression. 

Just a couple of things worth a mention:

• Due to the fast nature of Emmerson Transport Ltd, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
• Emmerson Transport Ltd operates an in-house model so no agency introductions, please.
• Due to the number of applicants, regretfully we will only respond to the successful applicants.