Class 5 Truck Drivers Required In Qube, New Zealand

Job Description

Qube Forestry NZ, formerly PHL, is a Gisborne-based logging transport provider with over 90 trucks on the road. Serving the region since 1985, Qube Forestry is part of the Qube network, a leader in integrated logistics solutions.

About the Role

Position: Class 5 Truck Driver

Join our Gisborne team as a Class 5 Truck Driver, operating a modern fleet of Kenworth and Scania trucks. Based out of a well-equipped facility that includes an in-house workshop, tyre bay, and drive-through truck wash, your role will involve transporting logs from East Coast forests to local ports and sawmills.

• This is a permanent, full-time position
• Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work as required
• $29.66–$35.00 per hour (approximately $85,000 per year) depending on experience
• Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week

Specific Responsibilities

• Conducting pre-trip inspections on heavy vehicles.
• Safe loading of logs and operating of trucks on sealed and unsealed roads.
• Reporting of hazards, incidents, and maintenance requirements in a timely manner.
• Maintain equipment and vehicle upkeep.
• Communicate effectively over radio.

Key attributes required:

• 2 years relevant, verifiable experience.
• Clean Class 5 License.
• Physically fit and safety-conscious.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Reliable and punctual.

We recognize the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected on their unique strengths and characteristics.