The role

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Class 4 & 5 Truck Driver

Invercargill, New Zealand

Reference: 6852794

Drive Your Future with Southern Transport

Class 4 & Class 5 Drivers - Invercargill Based

Love life on the road? Take pride in your rig? Want a company that's been doing transport right for generations?

Southern Transport Co Limited, part of the H W Richardson Group, has been moving Otago and Southland since 1946. Locally owned, straight-up, and backed by a modern, well-maintained fleet we're now looking for experienced Class 4 and Class 5 Drivers to join our Vehicle Operations team.

This is a permanent, long-term role based in Invercargill, with work across Otago and Southland and the occasional night shift to keep things rolling.

What we're looking for

  • A full NZ Class 4 or Class 5 licence (we'll support you with training)
  • Confidence in truck & trailer operations
  • A solid work ethic and a team-first attitude
  • A reliable work history with 2 recent referees
  • The ability to pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test
  • NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

What's in it for you?

  • Fully subsidised health insurance after 12 months
  • Ongoing training & development
  • Staff referral bonuses
  • Long service recognition
  • Job security with a company that's been around for nearly 80 years

If you're a driver who values good gear, good people, and a company that looks after its own, we want to hear from you.

How to apply

To get in, sumbitt your online application via https://hwrcareers.co.nz/Vacancies Reference Code: 6852794

And don't worry, it's team of humans who are reviewing your CV not AI BOT!


Applications Close: 31 Mar 2026


For more information on our company, visit: https://www.hwr.co.nz