Class 5 Driver

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.

At Hall's, we are looking for multiple reliable and flexible Class 5 Drivers to join our team at our Christchurch depot, 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.

The run will see the successful applicant servicing our Night Linehaul run for the network. Days of work will vary depending on business requirements, and start times are ordinarily 19:30. Applicants need to be flexible and comfortable with working away from home. 

Delivering with Care

• Conduct pre-trip safety and temperature checks.
• Ensure safe loading, unloading, and secure deliveries.
• Follow efficient routes and provide on-time service.
• Complete accurate paperwork and report any issues.

Looking After Your Truck

• Perform daily checks and report maintenance needs.
• Drive safely and efficiently, using equipment properly.
• Keep your truck clean and fuelled.

Great Customer Service

• Communicate in a friendly and professional manner.
• Represent Hall’s with pride

In this role you will see yourself delivering chilled & frozen food to businesses within the wider Canterbury region, this will include manual lifting and hand unloads, checking temperature settings, ensuring accuracy of documentation and completing daily vehicle checks.

To be successful in this role you'll need:

• A full & clean Class 5 license, with a minimum of 3+ years NZ Class 5 driving experience 
• Experience driving truck & trailer, semis, and b-trains
• Proficient in reversing units, coupling & uncoupling
• Have a good geographical knowledge of the South Island. 
• Have a working knowledge of EROAD & TruckMate
• A self-motivated, can-do attitude 

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. 

What’s in it for you?

In return for your commitment and driving expertise, we’re offering:

• Secure employment – join a growing, stable company

• Career development & training – upskill and grow with us

• Access to PERKS app – discounts at 40+ stores

• Discounted Southern Cross Healthcare – because your health matters

• Paid second half-hour break – because everyone deserves a breather

If you think this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!  Hall's Group the home of cool jobs. www.halls.co.nz