Freight Handler

New Zealand Couriers Limited; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Couriers Limited, the Freightways Group member, seeks reliable team players for a permanent full-time night shift role. You will perform warehousing and freight sorting, prepare depots for daily operations, and help load and unload cargo safely.

Physical fitness and safety awareness are essential, with common night hours and a steady pace across a busy network. Applicants should be ready to start immediately and demonstrate the ability to work well within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and capable of lifting up to 25kg.
• Strong focus on Health and Safety in the warehouse.
• Immediate start availability is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of local and regional NZ geography.

Responsibilities

• Assist general night shift operation in warehousing and freight sorting.
• Prepare the depot for daily operations and maintain tidiness.
• Ensure loading and unloading of cargo is completed safely and efficiently.
• Work on your feet for extended periods in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Physically fit

Health and Safety

Immediate start

NZ geography knowledge

Tools

Forklift license desirable

Job description

We are New Zealand's leading courier company, entrusted with helping Kiwis with their deliveries for over 50 years. We are the largest subsidiary of the Freightways Group, we employee over 1,200 employees, and 550 independent contractors in 25 locations across New Zealand. We pride ourselves on our passionate team, innovative systems and friendly, results-focused service.

The Role

As an essential business, it is imperative you are a motivated, reliable, punctual, and fit individual, who thrives working within teams. With a sense of humour, strong work ethic and ability to prosper in fast-paced environments.
We are looking for full-time employee to assist our general night shift operation.

This role will involve general warehousing and freight sorting duties, where you will prepare the depot for daily operations, maintain the tidiness of the branch and ensure the loading and unloading of cargo is completed safely and efficiently. You will be a physically fit individual with capability to work on your feet for extended periods of time.

This is a permanent full-time role with the following working hours

• Sunday: 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
• Monday - Thursday: 3:30 PM - 1:00 AM

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential
• Physically fit (able to lift up to 25kgs)
• Strong focus on Health and Safety
• Sound knowledge of local and regional NZ geography
• Forklift License desirable and Hoist operation experience preferred
• Immediate start
• Work in a dynamic, rewarding, challenging work environment with a dedicated team
• Career development opportunities at NZ's leading courier company
• Work part of the Freightways Group of companies with options for internal transfers

All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and undertake pre-employment checks

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Logistics, Freight & Delivery Services 1,001-5,000 employees

For over 60 years, New Zealand Couriers has been the country’s premium express delivery service - trusted for our speed, reliability, and exceptional customer care. With 25+ branches nationwide, we connect businesses and communities across New Zealand every day.

Our people are skilled, hands-on professionals who take pride in delivering excellence in a fast-moving, supportive environment. As part of the Freightways Group, we combine local agility with the scale and stability of a market leader.

Join us and be part of New Zealand’s most respected delivery network.

For over 60 years, New Zealand Couriers has been the country’s premium express delivery service - trusted for our speed, reliability, and exceptional customer care. With 25+ branches nationwide, we connect businesses and communities across New Zealand every day.

Our people are skilled, hands-on professionals who take pride in delivering excellence in a fast-moving, supportive environment. As part of the Freightways Group, we combine local agility with the scale and stability of a market leader.

Join us and be part of New Zealand’s most respected delivery network.

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