Class 5 Truck Driver
Johnny Appleseed Holdings Limited
Listing Description
Description
We’re looking for a reliable Class 5 Truck Driver to join our team for the season.
Since 1862, Johnny Appleseed has grown from a local orchard into one of New Zealand’s leading fruit producers. Based in Hawke’s Bay, we pride ourselves on producing some of the country’s finest fruit. Behind every apple and stone fruit that leaves our packhouse is a team of people keeping things moving - including our skilled truck drivers who make sure fruit gets where it needs to go safely and on time.
Our packhouse focuses on quality fruit for the domestic market, with a strong export programme. During the export season (January through to around the end of July) we operate six days a week across two shifts (6:00am to 11:30pm).
Key Responsibilities:
- Driving trucks safely to support packhouse and orchard operations
- Assisting with delivery of fruit to storage or customers as needed
- Working across the packhouse and offsite locations when required
The Ideal Candidate:
- Clean Class 5 New Zealand driver license
- Around 2 years’ driving experience (preferred)
- Physically fit and able to meet seasonal workload demands
- Available for at least 50 hours per week, Monday to Saturday
- Reliable and committed for the full season
- Willing to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (citizen, permanent resident, or valid work visa). Pre-employment drug testing is required.
We offer a friendly, supportive team environment and the chance to be part of a busy seasonal operation. If this sounds like the role for you, apply now! For any questions, please email jobs@yummyfruit.co.nz.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Carly Bosson for more information.
