Class 5 Truck Driver - Truck & Trailer

Home every night. Great hourly rate. Small, supportive team.

If you're an experienced Class 5 driver looking for a role where you're valued, well paid and home at the end of every day, we'd love to hear from you.

H G Leach & Company Ltd is a well-established, family-owned business with a reputation for quality service and looking after its people. We're looking for a reliable Class 5 Truck Driver to join our team.

Experience spreading aggregate with a truck and trailer is a real advantage, but if you're an experienced Class 5 driver with the right attitude, we're happy to provide training.

About the role

You'll be responsible for safely transporting and, where experienced, spreading aggregate to a range of customer sites. Safety, reliability and professionalism are key, as you'll be representing our business every day.

Work is busy and varied, particularly over the summer chip season.

• Typical hours are 60-70 hours per week.
• Summer is our busiest period, with 65-70 hours common.
• Saturday work is occasional, and we aim to give drivers at least two weekends off each month.

What we're looking for

• Current New Zealand Class 5 licence.
• Truck and trailer experience.
• Aggregate spreading experience is an advantage.
• A strong commitment to safety.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• A positive attitude and willingness to be part of a close-knit team.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience and training requirements.
• Wellbeing One health insurance (employee cover paid by us).
• Home every night – no long-haul work.
• Long-term, secure employment with a respected local company.
• Family-owned business where you're more than just a number.
• Supportive team environment.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

As part of our recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to complete a Ministry of Justice check and pass a pre-employment drug test. H G Leach is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and ongoing random testing forms part of our commitment to safety.