Operations Support/Freight Handler

Big Chill Distribution; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Messenger Services Limited (MSL) is seeking a dedicated Freight Handler/Loader for our Syd Bradley Road distribution facility in New Zealand. You will be on your feet, loading and sorting freight, sometimes heavy items, as part of a busy team.

We value punctuality, reliability and teamwork, with a strong emphasis on Health & Safety and pre-employment checks. Immediate start available for the right candidate in a permanent full-time role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage but not essential.
• Forklift experience is also an advantage
• You must be eligible to work and live in New Zealand
• Immediate start available to the right person
• A focus on compliance to Health & Safety in the workplace is imperative
• A criminal history check along with pre-employment screening is required

Responsibilities

• As a freight handler/Loader you will not be afraid of hard work and be prepared to be on your feet lifting and moving freight, sometimes heavy items during your working shift.
• Join our freight sorting team at our Syd Bradley Road distribution facility.

Job description

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Messenger Services Limited (MSL) is a leading provider of time-sensitive, secure courier and logistical services. MSL offers a diverse suite of high-quality solutions operating under the brand names SUB60, Kiwi Express, Kiwi Oversize and Security Express.

Our Kiwi Oversize business is expanding and growing quickly. To support our distribution team, we are looking for a tenacious, energetic and self-motivated individual to join our freight sorting team at our Syd Bradley Road distribution facility.

As a freight handler/Loader you will not be afraid of hard work and be prepared to be on your feet lifting and moving freight, sometimes heavy items during your working shift.

It is important that our employees are punctual, friendly, reliable, has attention to detail and able to work easily with others in a team environment. You will need to have a sense of humour, be physically fit, reliable, and ideally have a good geographical knowledge of local, regional and NZ wide cities and towns.

This is a permanent full-time position, Monday to Friday 42.5 hours per week (some flexibility will be required at times).

• Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage but not essential:


• Forklift experience is also an advantage


• You must be eligible to work and live in New Zealand


• Immediate start available to the right person


• A focus on compliance to Health & Safety in the workplace is imperative


• A criminal history check along with pre-employment screening is required

Become part of our thriving Kiwi Oversize team and the broader Freightways Group of successful companies. We offer career advancement opportunities and a stimulating, rewarding work environment and a great way to stay fit while earning.

If this sounds like you and you want to join a great team that work in a “People First” environment we want to hear from you.