Class 5 Driver

6 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand foodstuffs Full time NZ$50,000 - NZ$70,000 per year
About the role:

As a Class 5 Driver, you'll be on the road Thursday to Monday, delivering dry goods to stores across Christchurch – on time and in perfect condition. Based out of our Hornby 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 Friday - Monday 6am - 4.30pm

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 -

About us:

We're a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 PAK'nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island.

We value being at the heart of our communities, like we've always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there's a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau.

Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development.

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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