Truck Driver Required post 2025

Truck Driver Required – Class 3 or 5 (Preferred)

Riverlea Group Limited – Hamilton North, Waikato
Road Transport | Full-Time
Posted: 23 days ago • Medium Application Volume
Last Date to Apply: Please apply as soon as possible—position may close without notice

Join Our Growing Logistics Team at Riverlea Group!

Riverlea Group Limited is seeking a dependable, motivated, and customer-focused Truck Driver to join our busy logistics team in Hamilton North. This is a full-time role offering variety, stability, and the opportunity to represent a proud New Zealand family-owned company.

We’re looking for someone with at least a Class 3 licence, with a Class 5 licence strongly preferred. You’ll travel across the North Island delivering high-quality products to our valued customers, and when not on the road, you’ll assist with general duties around the factory and yard.

At Riverlea, our drivers are more than just operators—they’re the face of our business. Professionalism, respect, and a positive attitude toward customer service are essential.

Key Responsibilities for Truck Driver Required post 2025

As part of our logistics team, your day-to-day duties will include:

Driving & Delivery

• Safely operate company vehicles to deliver and collect products across the North Island.

• Transport a range of goods including wheelbarrows, lifestyle products, garden sheds, cladding materials, and small freight items.

• Plan your routes and manage time efficiently to ensure deliveries are made on schedule.

• Complete all required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

• Report any mechanical issues or safety concerns promptly.

• Load and unload products safely to prevent damage.

• Undertake occasional overnight stays where required.

General Factory & Yard Duties for Truck Driver Required post 2025

• Assist with freight handling, yard maintenance, and inventory checks.

• Help with light repairs and general production support when you’re not out on deliveries.

• Work alongside dispatch and warehouse teams to keep operations flowing smoothly.

• Use in-cab technology and Dispatch Track (training provided if needed).

What We’re Looking For 

We’re after a driver who is not only skilled behind the wheel but also represents our company values proudly. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

Essential

• A clean driving record.

• Minimum Class 3 licence (Class 5 preferred).

• Physically fit and able to meet the demands of the job.

• Good communication skills with strong English fluency.

• Reliability, self-motivation, and readiness to pitch in where needed.

• A strong focus on customer service and safety.

• Ability to think on your feet and solve problems quickly.

• NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa.

Preferred (Not Essential)

• Forklift licence.

• Hi-Ab operating experience.

• Experience delivering a wide range of products.

Why Work With Riverlea Group?

• Be part of a proudly NZ family-owned company, operating since 1992.

• Join a supportive, hardworking team with a genuine focus on customer satisfaction.

• Enjoy a varied role—no two days are the same.

• Grow your skills with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

• Work at our custom-built manufacturing and distribution site in Hamilton.

Riverlea Group manufactures trusted garden sheds, industry-leading cladding and flashings, wheelbarrows, and a wide range of lifestyle products. Our reputation is built on quality, reliability, and exceptional customer experience.

Our Core Values

1. Just Make It Happen

We’re action-driven, reliable, and hardworking. Our people get stuck in and get the job done—no job too small, no person too big.

2. Think & Feel Like Our Customers

Every team member takes responsibility for creating a positive customer experience. We aim to deliver exceptional service, consistently.

3. Never Stop Improving

We push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and continuously improve our products, processes, service, and ourselves.

4. Care About Others

We’re a family, and we look out for each other and our community. We value compassion, loyalty, and understanding.

5. Positive, Passionate People

We want team members who bring enthusiasm, warmth, and positive energy. Be the sunshine in the room!

How to Apply

If you’re a dependable driver who takes pride in your work and enjoys being part of a positive and hardworking team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today—this role may fill quickly.