Job Description

About the role:

About the role:

As our Class 5 Linehaul Driver, you’ll be on the road Sunday through to Wednesday, delivering goods from Dunedin to Christchurch and back – on time and in perfect condition. Based out of our Dunedin 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:

Sunday to Wednesday – 1.30pm to 1.00am (44 hours)

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 careers@foodstuffs-si.co.nz.

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.