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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Construction/Technical
Business
Higgins
Location
Manawatu-Whanganui
Job Reference
42089
Posted Date
08-Dec-2025
Closing Date
05-Jan-2026

Description

Are you a skilled Class 5 Driver with a passion for roadworks and infrastructure? Join our Palmerston North Sealing team and play a key role in delivering quality results on every project.

We’re seeking reliable drivers who are eager to make an impact and grow their careers in the civil construction industry. You’ll be part of a dedicated crew working on road sealing operations, contributing to safe and efficient transport networks.

This role may involve weekend work and occasional night shifts, so flexibility and commitment are essential.


What We Offer

  • Competitive Pay - earn a competitive hourly rate with guaranteed hours.
  • Supportive Team Environment
  • Advance your career with ongoing training and development, including opportunities within our wider organization.
  • We provide brand-new PPE gear and maintain our fleet to ensure you have the best tools for the job.
  • Access to a range of benefits, including a leading parental leave policy, employee share schemes, educational and welfare funds, and retail discounts.

What You’ll Bring

  • Class 5 License is essential for this role, with WTR endorsements being a plus.
  • Truck and Trailer Experience, preferably in roadworks or construction.
  • Familiarity with Roadranger gearboxes is highly desirable
  • A strong commitment to safety, both for yourself and others on site.
  • Dangerous Goods Endorsement - if you don’t have it, we can help you obtain it.
  • We need someone who is dependable, adaptable, and willing to go the extra mile.
  • A strong work ethic and a genuine interest in the industry.

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.