Class 5 Truck Drivers Wanted, Ashburton
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Class 5 Truck Drivers Wanted

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  • Casual, Contract

Ashburton

Job Description

Class 5 Truck Drivers Wanted


If you’re a skilled operator who takes pride in safety, professionalism, and getting the job done right, we’d love to hear from you.


This is hands-on, active site work involving truck and trailer units, tip trucks, and working around heavy machinery including excavators, loaders, and dump trucks.

You’ll be operating in fast-paced civil environments where reliability, site awareness, and safe driving are critical. Work varies day-to-day and may include early starts, tight deadlines, and changing site conditions.

What you’ll need:

  • Current, clean New Zealand Class 5 Driver Licence
  • W,T,R Endorsements will place your application at an advantage
  • Recent hands-on NZ Class 5 driving experience (within the last 6–12 months preferred)
  • Confidence working on active civil/construction sites
  • Experience with tip trucks, truck & trailer units, or similar heavy vehicles
  • Strong focus on health & safety at all times
  • Ability to complete pre-start checks and basic documentation accurately
  • Good communication and ability to follow site instructions
  • Must pass pre-employment and ongoing drug & alcohol testing

Highly Desirable

  • WTR endorsements
  • NZ Experience with dump trucks, earthmoving, or quarry work
  • Background in civil construction or roading crews
  • Ability to jump in and adapt to different sites quickly

What’s In It For You?

  • Casual, flexible work or ongoing work across multiple sites
  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Variety – no two days are the same
  • Work with established civil and transport operators in the region


We are looking for reliable, fit, site-ready drivers who can hit the ground running. Apply now!


Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Applicants without the legal right to work in New Zealand will not be responded too.

Ministry of Justice and ACC checks apply. Applicants must be drug free and willing to undergo pre-employment drug testing.

Personnel Placements specialises in temporary and permanent recruitment across a wide range of industries in the Mid Canterbury region. We focus on matching the right people with the right employers to create long-term opportunities and successful working relationships.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Documentation
  • Class 5 Driving Licence
  • Heavy Vehicle Operation
  • Pre-start Checks
  • Site Safety Compliance

Desired Soft Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability
  • Safety Focus

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