Customer Service

Hynds Group; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Access to company partner discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hynds Group in Masterton is seeking a hands-on Front Counter / Yard Assistant to support customers across civil, water, wastewater and drainage sectors.

You'll be the go-to person for quotes, orders, stock control, loading and unloading trucks, and the daily paperwork. A full NZ Driver's Licence and a Forklift Licence (F endorsement) are preferred, but not mandatory for the right person; strong computer skills help you keep stock accurate.

Qualifications

• Front-counter customer service and yard experience required.
• Full NZ Driver's Licence; Forklift Licence (F) preferred but not mandatory.
• Solid computer skills and ability to manage stock accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to at the front counter for advice, quotes, orders, and inquiries.
• Run the yard: stock control, picking, cycle counts, and tidiness/safety.
• Load/unload trucks and assist customers with loading (hand or forklift).
• Complete admin tasks: invoicing, receipts, and daily paperwork.
• Develop product knowledge to proactively solve problems.

Skills

Front-counter customer service

Yard experience

Stock management

Driver's Licence (NZ)

Forklift Licence (F)

Good computer skills

Job description

Some people can talk pipe fittings and stock levels one minute, then jump on a forklift the next - and make it all look easy. If that's you, keep reading.

As the face of Hynds in Masterton, you'll be the person our customers across the civil, water, wastewater and drainage industries rely on. One minute you're sorting a quote at the counter, the next you're out in the yard picking an order or loading a truck. It's hands-on, it's varied, and it's the role that keeps our busy branch ticking.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you'll bring the product know-how, the problem-solving, and the friendly service that keeps customers coming back.

What you'll be doing

• Being the go-to at the front counter - advice, quotes, orders, and sorting queries on the spot
• Running the yard - stock control, picking orders, cycle counts, and keeping the place tidy and safe
• Loading and unloading trucks - helping customers load up (by hand or forklift)
• Getting the admin right - invoicing, receipting, credits, and the daily paperwork
• Product knowledge - becoming a genuine product expert so you can solve problems before they start

What you'll bring

• Front-counter customer service and yard experience under your belt
• A full NZ Driver's Licence and a Forklift Licence (F endorsement) - preferred, but not a dealbreaker for the right person
• The confidence to chat with anyone and solve problems on the fly
• Solid computer skills and a good head for stock management
• A reasonable level of physical fitness - you'll be moving product up to 20kg
• Product knowledge in our industry is a bonus, but we'll back you to learn

What we offer

• Health insurance (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Access to company partner discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

Who we are

Since 1973, Hynds has been New Zealand's leading supplier for water and water-based waste management across civil and rural infrastructure. We're family-owned and proud of it - our reputation is built on genuine customer service and a culture where people matter, we do what's right, and we back our customers to succeed.

At Hynds, we believe diverse teams make better decisions and stronger businesses. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, supported, and encouraged to thrive.

If you meet most of the criteria and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't tick every box.