Ahika Education, Training & Employment Recruitment Agency ltd
10 months ago
Class 5 Driver
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Company information
- Company
- Ahika Education, Training & Employment Recruitment Agency ltd
- Location
- New Zealand, South Island, Canterbury, Christchurch New Zealand
- Posted
- 10 months ago
Job description
Class 5 Driver - Civil Construction Projects
Location: Christchurch
We're currently seeking a skilled and reliable Class 5 Driver to join a busy and well-established civil construction team based in Christchurch.
This role is ideal for someone with solid heavy vehicle experience, a strong understanding of transport safety, and confidence operating on both urban streets and rural accessways.
Key Responsibilities:
Apply now by sending your CV to [email protected] or call us on 0800 347 373 for more information.
Location: Christchurch
We're currently seeking a skilled and reliable Class 5 Driver to join a busy and well-established civil construction team based in Christchurch.
This role is ideal for someone with solid heavy vehicle experience, a strong understanding of transport safety, and confidence operating on both urban streets and rural accessways.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transporting heavy civil machinery and gear (e.g. rollers, excavators, spreaders) to and from multiple worksites
- Completing pre-start checks and basic maintenance on trucks
- Ensuring loads are secured safely and transported in compliance with NZTA regulations
- Navigating urban roads and tight construction zones with care and precision
- Coordinating with site supervisors and logistics teams to meet project timelines
- Occasional general site assistance when not driving
- Full NZ Class 5 Driver's Licence
- Road ranger gearbox experience is essential
- Proven experience transporting heavy machinery or operating within construction or roading environments
- Good working knowledge of load security, safety protocols, and NZ road transport regulations
- High level of situational awareness and professionalism on the road
- Physically fit and willing to lend a hand on-site when required
- Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test
- NZ Citizen, Resident, or valid Work Visa holder
- Supportive and safety-focused team environment
- Work on a variety of interesting and large-scale projects across Canterbury
- Weekly pay + great team culture
- Opportunities for repeat seasonal work or permanent placement
Apply now by sending your CV to [email protected] or call us on 0800 347 373 for more information.
Required skills
- situational awareness
- safety protocols
- physically fit
- drug and alcohol test
- christchurch
- class 5 driver
- civil construction projects
- load security
- nz citizen
- basic maintenance
- resident
- heavy vehicle experience
- transport safety
- urban streets
- rural accessways
- pre-start checks
- nz road transport regulations
- professionalism on the road
- work visa holder
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