Forklift Driver

Briscoe Group Limited; Papakura; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Exclusive discounts across Briscoes &­

Rebel Sport

Job summary

Briscoe Group is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver for our new Distribution Centre in Drury. The role involves safely loading/unloading pallets, moving stock within the DC, and keeping accurate records. You’ll operate a counterbalance forklift and reach truck, with a forklift licence required.

Full-time roles available, Monday to Friday, with shifts from 5:00am-1:30pm or 12:30pm-9:00pm. A clean driver’s licence is mandatory, and discounted health insurance is offered along with other

Qualifications

• Stockroom or Distribution Centre experience required.
• Full and clean driver’s licence mandatory.
• Current forklift licence (F endorsement not mandatory).
• Strong focus on safety in the workplace.
• Excellent attention to detail and KPI-driven.

Responsibilities

• Safely load/unload pallets from trucks using a forklift.
• Transport pallets within the DC, maintaining safety as priority.
• Move and organise stock in racking for smooth product flow.
• Perform pre-operation checks on forklifts for safety.
• Maintain accurate stock records with regular cycle counts.
• Assist with goods movements including devanning, packing, wrapping, storage and dispatching.
• Keep the DC clean, tidy and well-organised.
• Label and manage damages and customer orders to prevent inventory buildup.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stockroom experience

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Goal-oriented

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Reach truck

Forklift license

Job description

• Full time roles available - Monday to Friday, 5am -1:30pm OR 12:30pm-9pm
• Discounted health insurance

Are you an experienced Forklift Driver looking for your next role? Join our dynamic team at our new Distribution Centre in Drury as a Forklift Driver! In this essential role, you'll be safely and efficiently loading and unloading pallets, transporting goods within the DC, and ensuring accurate stock records. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact and grow with us!

As part of this role, you'll be operating a counterbalance forklift and reach truck. Experience with both machines is preferred. A forklift license is also required.

What you'll be doing:

• Safely loading and unloading pallets from trucks using a forklift
• Transporting pallets within the Distribution Centre, ensuring safety is the priority
• Moving and organising stock within racking to assist product flow
• Conducting pre-operation checks on forklifts to ensure safety
• Maintaining accurate stock records through regular cycle counting
• Assisting with various goods movements, including devanning, pick packing, wrapping, storage, staging, and dispatching
• Keeping the Distribution Centre clean and tidy and well organised.
• Labelling and managing damages and customer orders efficiently to prevent inventory build-up.

What will you need to bring to this role:

• Experience operating in a stockroom or Distribution Centre
• A full (clean) drivers' licence is mandatory
• A current forklift licence (F endorsement NOT mandatory)
• A strong focus on keeping yourself and others safe in the workplace
• You'll have exceptional attention to detail
• You'll be driven and self-motivated to achieve goals and KPIs
• You'll be physically fit
• Possess a positive can-do attitude

About the Company:

Briscoe Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a partner of First Foundation and a proud supporter of Cure Kids. We value our people and helping them grow, so joining us will give you plenty of opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally.

As a member of our team, you'll have access to plenty of benefits, such as exclusive discounts across Briscoes and Rebel Sport, discounted health insurance and access to financial wellbeing resources.

Applications Close: 3 November 2026

If you have any questions or need further information please contact Julia Budge, People and Talent Specialist on [e-mail]

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold New Zealand Permanent Residency or Citizenship. All applications will be treated with strictest confidentiality.