Logistics Assistant

Mr Apple; Hastings; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apple grower and exporter is seeking a Logistics Assistant for their Hastings Coolstore. This permanent position involves updating inventory systems, collaborating with teams, and supporting logistics activities. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of experience in administration or logistics and a background in warehousing. The role offers opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment and requires occasional weekend work during peak season.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities to learn and grow

Lively workplace culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in administration or logistics.
• Background in warehousing or blue-collar environments preferred.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand, with background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Updating and monitoring finished products in our inventory system.
• Collaborating with Loadout and Operations Teams.
• Liaising with the Quality Team and Production Planners to ensure accuracy.
• Supporting logistics and administrative activities.

Skills

Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems

Flexible, adaptable, and a true team player

Job description

Are you ready to grow your logistics career? Join Mr Apple, New Zealand’s largest apple grower and exporter, as a Logistics Assistant at our Hastings Coolstore.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As part of our Logistics team, you’ll provide essential support to the Logistics & Operations Manager and wider team. While this role is primarily office-based, you’ll occasionally step into the Coolstore to assist the Loadout Team.

This is a permanent position working 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, five days a week, with some weekend work during peak season. Hours range from 30 per week in the off-season to up to 60 per week in peak season.

Responsibilities:

• Updating and monitoring finished products in our inventory system (receivals, transfers, movements, treatments, damages)
• Collaborating with Loadout and Operations Teams
• Liaising with the Quality Team and Production Planners to ensure accuracy
• Supporting logistics and administrative activities related to fruit storage and dispatch

What You’ll Bring:

• Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems
• 3+ years’ experience in administration or logistics
• Background in warehousing or blue-collar environments preferred
• Flexible, adaptable, and a true team player
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand, with background and drug screening
• Willingness to work up to 6 days a week during peak season (not every weekend)

What We Offer:

• A busy, varied role in a supportive team
• A lively, social work environment where the days fly by
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact
• A friendly, understanding workplace culture

Who We Are:

Mr Apple is New Zealand’s largest integrated apple grower, with 15 orchards and 4 post-harvest facilities across sunny Hawke’s Bay. Proudly part of Scales Corporation, we’ve been leading agribusiness for over 120 years. Our diverse workforce shares one mission: apple perfection.