Foodstuffs South Island Limited

Class 5 Linehaul Driver

Foodstuffs South Island Limited

Accredited employerFull-timeNZ$35 - NZ$40Posted 1 week ago

Job Description

About the role:

As our Class 5 Linehaul Driver, you'll be on the road Sunday through to Wednesday, delivering goods from Dunedin to Christchurch and back - on time and in perfect condition. Based out of our Dunedin Distribution Centre, you'll be part of a team that keeps our shelves stocked and our supply chain running smoothly. In this role, you'll:

Drive a temperature controlled truck and trailer to complete scheduled delivery runs

Accurately complete delivery paperwork and logs

Assist with loading and unloading when required

Represent our team professionally while out on the road

Follow Health and Safety procedures to keep yourself and others safe

Meet daily delivery targets and contribute to feeding the South Island

Work hours are:

Sunday to Wednesday - 1.30pm to 1.00am (44 hours)

About you:

You'll be behind the wheel or on your feet for most of your shift, so being physically fit and safety-conscious is key. If you're confident driving a truck and trailer and meet the requirements below, we'd love to hear from you:

A valid Class 5 licence

F/OSH endorsement and DG certification

Reliable, punctual, and ready to get stuck into the work

Able to work independently while being part of a wider team

Committed to keeping yourself and others safe by following our Health & Safety guidelines

Able to pass pre-employment drug & alcohol testing

Why join us?

Our distribution centres have free carparking and an in-house café.

We're committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few.

We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, and access to online wellbeing tools.

You can access Enhanced leave; Lifestyle leave and sick leave from day one of joining the Foodies team.

We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities.

We're proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that's made fun by social events!

We are an alcohol and drug free workplace. Pre-employment checks include drug & alcohol testing and health assessment.

How to apply:

Ready to take on the challenge? We'd love to hear from you - apply now via our careers website. If you have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team at [email protected].

Our values:

At Foodstuffs South Island, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day.

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