Hall's is a fast-growing transport company specialising in refrigerated transport and logistics. We're well established across New Zealand, with a high profile and a focus on providing top customer service. 

Our committed drivers and teams represent typical New Zealand values and work hard to service our customers and 'deliver the goods'.

We’re proud of the work we do and passionate about making a real difference to people's lives.

At Hall's we want all our staff to go home safely every day. To help achieve this, we have a comprehensive Health and Safety Plan in place to protect us all, including pre-employment medicals and drug testing.

• Drive your way around the South Island
• Dunedin based South Island floater
• Potential to earn up to $34 per hour

At Hall's, we are looking for a reliable and flexible Class 5 Driver to join our team in Dunedin, who can be the friendly face of our business and deliver chilled or frozen freight along with outstanding service for our customers and their customers.

As a floater driver you will learn all the different runs that our Dunedin depot have to offer, so we need someone not afraid to do the hard yards, and in return you will have a variety of work taking you all over the South Island.

To be successful in this role you'll need:

• A full & clean Class 5 license, with a minimum of 12 months NZ Class 5 driving experience (ideally within refrigerated transport)
• Be competent operating all Class 5 combinations & proficient with reversing onto a raised dock
• Have a good geographical knowledge of the South Island
• Have a working knowledge of Eroad & TruckMate
• Be committed to working Monday - Saturday, 4am - 5pm (as this is a floating role hours of work may vary according to business needs)

The accountabilities of this role include but are not limited to:

Service Delivery & Operational Excellence

• Follow processes & complete applicable documentation to ensure pre trip checks are conducted accurately & correct temperature is set & monitored
• Ensure freight is loaded & unloaded safely in line with company & client requirements, ensuring weight limits are not breached.
• Manage time effectively to ensure service delivery
• Plan routes effectively to ensure most cost effective & efficient delivery / pick-up of freight
• Ensure issues/incidents that could impact service delivery are communicated & resolved in a timely way
• Ensure paperwork required is completed & handed in (PODs etc.)
• Perform & record regular, scheduled, temperature probes of the goods while in transit, adjust temperature settings as required & advise supervisor immediately of any issues

Vehicle & Equipment Use

• Complete pre-start checks to ensure vehicle is fit for purpose & roadworthy (mechanical checks for tyres, oil, fuel)
• Ensure that there are enough RUC's, for both truck & trailer to complete shift
• Sight & confirm that the truck & trailer has current COF & registration
• Report any maintenance / repair issues & requirements to the Transport Manager immediately
• Use all equipment in a safe & efficient manner
• Minimise wear & tear when driving
• Responsible for ensuring vehicle is washed, the cab clean, personal items are removed & rubbish free prior to the end of each shift
• Leave vehicle at the completion of each shift with sufficient fuel & AdBlue for the following shift

In return for your flexibility, commitment, driving expertise and willingness to stay away over we are offering secure employment with career development & training opportunities, a range of employee benefits including Access to PERKS app - offering discounts in 40+ stores, discounted Southern Cross Healthcare, paid second half hour break and an incentive-based performance bonus with the potential to earn up to $34.00 per hour ($31.50 hourly rate + $2.50 per hour KPI bonus).

If you think this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!  Hall's Group the home of cool jobs. www.halls.co.nz