Class 5 Driver - Picton

Class 5 Driver - Picton

Published: 07/03/2024 Job Location: Picton/Marlborough Sounds/New Zealand Job Type: Permanent Work Type: Full Time Category: Transport & Logistics, Drivers & Couriers If you’re a driver looking for a new and unique challenge, come and join the Picton freight team at Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries and play a critical role in ensuring that New Zealand’s road freight moves across Cook Strait! You’ll be responsible for helping to unload and load drop units on and off Bluebridge’s ferries, which means you can swap long hours on the road away from friends and family with a job close to home that still utilises all your driving skills and experience. The position currently available is a permanent between Monday and Sunday possibly day or night shifts. However, part time hours may be possible for the right applicant, which would include nights and weekends due to our 24-hour 7 day a week operation Helping you understand the port environment is all part of the on-the-job training offered and we’ll also provide support getting your Dangerous Goods (DG) and F endorsements, if required. We’re looking for someone who:

• Has an excellent work ethic and attendance record
• Is punctual, reliable, honest and positive
• Works in a safe and efficient manner and will comply with company policies and procedures

In return, we can offer you:

• A competitive hourly rate
• A chance to get out of the cab and stay active
• Regular generous breaks
• No traffic congestion to worry about
• Full uniform/PPE provided
• Minimal paperwork
• Potential for tailored shifts/hours

Of course, there are a few technical requirements which are important to have:

• A class 5 licence and a clean and safe driving record.
• Experience driving B trains, Semis and Truck and Trailers
• Excellent backing skills
• Strong customer service and excellent communication skills

OSH Forklift certification or F endorsement and current W T R endorsements would be useful but are not critical. Please note, as part of our recruitment process you must satisfy a pre-employment medical, drug test and a Ministry of Justice check to be considered for this position. If it’s time to join our team in Picton and you're keen to hear more about the position please call Lawrence Bramley on 027 289 4837.

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Application Form Questions marked with * require an answer. First Name * : Last Name * : Phone 1 * : (primary mobile) Phone 2: Email * : Address * : City * : Province/State: Postal Code: Country * : LinkedIn Profile: Referral Source * : Are you currently employed by our company?: Yes No Message: Income Type: What type of New Zealand driver license do you hold? * Are you legally entitled to work in New Zealand? * Yes No Attachments Resume/CV: You can add/change attachments on second page of this application form Welcome to StraitNZ's job board! We are a group of companies made up of StraitNZ Freight Forwarding, Linehaul and Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries.  StraitNZ is a unique, nationwide end-to-end transport service, connecting New Zealand across both road and sea. Our fleet of 2 ships and over 200 trucks is supported by a nationwide network of 10 depots and a 450+ strong team to deliver hundreds of thousands of tonnes of freight (and passengers) weekly. If you would like to get in contact with us, feel free to email us at askhr@straitnz.co.nz Address: Multiple sites throughout NZ, refer to our website., #J-18808-Ljbffr