Truck Drivers 2026 Season

1 week ago

Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom Mr Apple Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Looking for seasonal truck driving without the long-haul stress? 

Enjoy 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're on the lookout for skilled Truck Drivers to join our Hastings-based team for the 2026 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. 

With a variety of shifts available, you'll play a key role in keeping our supply chain moving smoothly and efficiently. 

What you'll be doing: 

  • Safely transporting bins, pallets, and other products between sites
  • Keeping accurate and up-to-date logbooks
  • Carrying out basic truck maintenance and reporting any issues
  • Communicating clearly with dispatch and your team 

What you'll bring:  

  • A Class 5 licence (5L also considered) 
  • A strong focus on health and safety 
  • Experience with record-keeping and logbooks 
  • A willingness to learn and upskill 
  • The right to work in New Zealand and ability to pass pre-employment checks 

What we offer: 

  • Local driving only – no overnight trips 
  • A modern fleet, including mostly curtain siders 
  • Manageable shifts with consistent hours 
  • One of the longest seasons in the horticulture industry 
  • Opportunities to upskill in High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs) 
  • Potential for off-season work 

If you're ready to be part of a great team delivering premium apples to the world, and drive your career forward with Mr Apple. 

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