Milk Tanker Drivers – Fixed-term Aug 2026 – Feb 2027

• Competitive pay. Guaranteed hours. Company phone. 
• Apply now for the best chance to secure a role for the season 
• Based out of Glenavy (between Timaru & Oamaru in the beautiful South Island)

Ad teaser:- Class 5 driver? Want great gear & a role that matters? Join Hilton Haulage’s LegenDAIRY Crew collecting milk for Oceania Dairy Limited.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Great team.
• Modern, well-maintained fleet.
• Competitive pay – plus extra allowances (eligibility required).
• Company phone – full personal use – stay connected!
• Guaranteed Hours – A minimum of 80 hours per fortnight – stability you can count on.
• You’re not just driving; you’re a key part of the farm-to-factory supply chain.
• Hilton Haulage are one of NZ’s most respected transport operators.

The role:

We are looking for six skilled and enthusiastic tanker drivers to join our milk collection operation for the 2026-2027 season collecting milk for Oceania Dairy Limited (based in Glenavy – between Timaru & Oamaru in the beautiful South Island). You’ll be a key part of the farm-to-factory dairy supply chain, mooving milk smoothly around the South Island, making sure every collection and delivery is safe, efficient, and compliant. 

What you’ll be doing:

• You’ll be out on the road collecting milk and delivering it safely to processing sites, keeping one of NZ’s most important industries moving.
• Completing sampling + quality checks.
• Using in-cab tech for runs, records, and compliance.
• Pre/post trip checks and safe operation at all times.
• Building solid relationships with farmers.
• Working across varied routes from main highways to gravel tracks to rural backroads.
• Delivering excellence every time.
• Maintaining a commitment to safety, vehicle care, and customer service - upholding the high standards our farmers and suppliers expect.

Work pattern:

Full-time, fixed-term roles from Aug 2026 - Feb 2027 with a rotating 3/3/3 roster:

• 3 days on, 3 nights on, 3 days off.
• Average shift: 10–12 hours.

What you will bring to the table:

• Class 5 Licence (non-negotiable) with 3 years+ experience driving truck and trailer. 
• Prior experience and confidence navigating narrow rural roads and gravel terrain.
• Flexibility to work both day and night shifts.
• The ability to use basic tech and pick up new systems.
• A team player with a can-do attitude and great customer service skills.

About us:

At Hilton Haulage, we’ve been keeping the wheels turning since the 1960's, staying true to the values that built us: People. Safety. Customer. Future. 

Today, we’re a team of 500+ committed to delivering exceptional service across New Zealand.

Our partnership with Oceania Dairy Limited reflects our dedication to excellence in the dairy industry.

Ready to drive your future?

Don’t miss this chance to join our legenDAIRY team. Apply now and secure your spot!

This advert will close on Sunday 10th May, however, please apply now as applications will be viewed on a rolling basis and interviews may be conducted earlier than the closing date.

If you have any questions, please contact us at – people@hiltons.co.nz 

Applicants must possess eligibility to permanently work in NZ. For shortlisted applicants, any subsequent offer of employment will be subject to passing a pre-employment driving assessment and the satisfactory completion of a range of background checks including a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test, a Ministry of Justice and an ACC check.

Apply now

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