Class 5 Logging Truck Drivers - Fulltime and Casual
- Gisborne, New Zealand
- Casual / Temp
- Full time
- Opening on: Sep 7 2026
What's on offer:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Health insurance plus other great staff benefits
- Full time and casual positions available
- Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work as required
About the Role
Join our Gisborne team as a Class 5 Truck Driver, operating a modern fleet of Kenworth and Scania trucks. Based out of a well-equipped facility that includes an in-house workshop, tyre bay, and drive-through truck wash, your role will involve transporting logs from East Coast forests to local ports and sawmills.
Location: Gisborne
Status: Full time and casual positions available
Specific Responsibilities:
- Conducting pre-trip inspections on heavy vehicles.
- Safe loading of logs and operating of trucks on sealed and unsealed roads.
- Reporting of hazards, incidents, and maintenance requirements in a timely manner.
- Maintain equipment and vehicle upkeep.
- Communicate effectively over radio.
Who we're after:
- 2 years relevant, verifiable experience.
- Clean Class 5 License.
- Physically fit and safety-conscious.
- Positive, can-do attitude.
- Reliable and punctual.
About Us:
Qube Forestry NZ is a Gisborne-based logging transport provider with over 90 trucks on the road. Serving the region since 1985, Qube Forestry is part of the Qube network, a leader in integrated logistics solutions.
You must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test and must be a citizen of New Zealand. You will also need to pass a pre-employment ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check.
Applications close on 27th September. We will be reviewing candidates as they come in, so be sure to submit your application quickly.