Forklift Driver Operator

Tradestaff; Auckland; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Weekly pay

Ongoing work opportunities

Support from Tradestaff team

Job summary

Tradestaff in South Auckland is seeking reliable forklift drivers for immediate start. You’ll operate Counterbalance and Reach forklifts, load/unload trucks, and move stock around storage, dispatch and production areas.

Candidates must have current F endorsement, be safety minded, punctual, and able to work as part of a busy team. Ongoing work and weekly pay are provided.

Qualifications

• Hands-on forklift experience with Counterbalance and Reach forklifts.
• Current F endorsement required.
• Ability to work safely around vehicles and pedestrians.
• Reliability and punctuality in a busy warehouse.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.
• Strong attention to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance and Reach forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks and deliveries.
• Move stock between storage, dispatch, and production areas.
• Position products within racking systems.
• Prepare stock for dispatch and collection.
• Complete routine forklift checks and report issues.
• Follow site procedures around vehicles and pedestrians.

Skills

Forklift operation

Counterbalance

Reach forklift

F Endorsement

Safety awareness

Team player

Job description

Forklift Drivers Operators Needed Now!

Location: South Auckland

Start date: Immediate start

Pay rate: $27–$30 per hour + weekly pay

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate Counterbalance and Reach forklifts safely and efficiently
• Load and unload trucks and incoming deliveries
• Move stock between storage, dispatch, and production areas
• Place and retrieve products accurately within racking systems
• Prepare and position stock for dispatch and collection
• Complete routine forklift checks and report equipment issues
• Follow site procedures while working around vehicles, pedestrians, and warehouse operations

What We’re Looking For

• Previous hands-on experience operating both Counterbalance and Reach forklifts, with a current F endorsement – all three are essential
• Confident handling loads and manoeuvring forklifts in busy operating environments
• Good awareness of safe loading, unloading, and materials-handling practices
• Able to work accurately around stock, racking, and dispatch areas
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working as part of a busy team
• Strong focus on workplace health and safety

What’s In It For You?

• Potential for ongoing work
• Varied materials-handling responsibilities
• Opportunity to build broader warehousing and logistics experience
• Work as part of an experienced operational team
• PPE provided where required
• Support from the Tradestaff team throughout your assignment

We need someone confident across different forklift environments who can move stock accurately, work efficiently around racking and dispatch areas, and maintain safe operating standards throughout the shift.

Why Tradestaff

We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.