About this role
Do you have a class 5 licence and are looking for seasonal truck driving without the long-haul stress?
Enjoy a great work/life balance with local routes, no overnight stays, and a supportive team environment at Mr Apple, New Zealand's largest apple grower and exporter. We have both day and night shift opportunities available.
What you’ll be doing:
We're on the lookout for skilled class 5 (option for a class 4) Truck Drivers to join our Hastings-based team for the 2027 apple season. Starting in January or February, you'll be transporting freshly picked and packed apples between our orchards, packhouses, bin stores, and coolstores, all within Hawke's Bay.
Your day-to-day may include:
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Safely transporting bins, pallets, and other products between sites
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Keeping accurate and up-to-date logbooks
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Carrying out basic truck maintenance and reporting any issues
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Communicating clearly with dispatch and your team
What you’ll bring:
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A Class 5 licence (5L and class 4 also considered)
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A strong focus on health and safety
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Experience with record-keeping and logbooks
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A willingness to learn and upskill
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The right to work in New Zealand and ability to pass pre-employment checks
What we offer
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Local driving only - no overnight trips
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A modern curtain sided fleet
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Consistent hours with day shift (Monday-Saturday) and night shift (Monday-Friday, with occasional Sundays) opportunities available
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One of the longest seasons in the horticulture industry (January – July)
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Opportunities to upskill in High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs)
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Potential for off-season work
If you're ready to be part of a great team delivering premium apples to the world, apply now and drive your career forward with Mr Apple.