Full-Time Drive Thru Team Member Mitre 10 MEGA Papanui

Mitre 10; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and development

Forklift licence support

Sunday–Thursday roster

Supportive local employer

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Smith's Mitre 10 MEGA in Christchurch is hiring for a full-time Drive Thru team member. You will assist both trade professionals and DIY customers with timber and building materials, and you’ll load orders safely and efficiently in a fast-paced outdoor setting.

This hands-on role requires a friendly, reliable team player who can lift and move materials, with opportunities to obtain forklift certification and progress within a locally owned, recognised NZ retail brand.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or trade environments is preferred.
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence is required.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification/F Endorsement when trained.

Responsibilities

• Assist trade and retail customers with timber and building materials.
• Pick, prepare and load customer orders safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a tidy, well-presented Drive Thru area.
• Work with other store departments to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Develop product knowledge to provide expert advice.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment once trained and licensed.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Physically fit

Forklift operation

Reliability

Time management

Job description

Smith's Mitre 10 MEGA is a proudly family-owned Christchurch business committed to delivering exceptional customer service every customer, every time. We're passionate about helping our customers bring their projects to life and creating a workplace where our team can grow and succeed.

We are currently looking for a motivated and customer-focused team member to join our busyDrive Thru team at our Papanui store. This role is full-time 40 hours per week working a Sunday to Thursday roster.

This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with both trade professionals and DIY customers, helping them locate, select and load building materials while providing outstanding service. If you have experience with timber and building products and enjoy working in a fast-paced outdoor environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting trade and retail customers with their timber and building material needs
• Picking, preparing and loading customer orders safely and efficiently
• Maintaining a tidy, well-presented and organised Drive Thru area
• Working collaboratively with other store departments to ensure customers receive a seamless experience
• Developing your product knowledge to provide expert advice and recommendations
• Operating forklifts and other equipment once trained and licensed

Smith's Mitre 10 MEGA is a proudly family-owned Christchurch business committed to delivering exceptional customer service every customer, every time. We're passionate about helping our customers bring their projects to life and creating a workplace where our team can grow and succeed.

We are currently looking for a motivated and customer-focused team member to join our busyDrive Thru team at our Papanui store. This role is full-time 40 hours per week working a Sunday to Thursday roster.

This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with both trade professionals and DIY customers, helping them locate, select and load building materials while providing outstanding service. If you have experience with timber and building products and enjoy working in a fast-paced outdoor environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting trade and retail customers with their timber and building material needs
• Picking, preparing and loading customer orders safely and efficiently
• Maintaining a tidy, well-presented and organised Drive Thru area
• Working collaboratively with other store departments to ensure customers receive a seamless experience
• Developing your product knowledge to provide expert advice and recommendations
• Operating forklifts and other equipment once trained and licensed

We're seeking someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable and enjoys helping customers
• A strong team player with a positive attitude
• Physically fit and capable of safely lifting and moving building materials
• Reliable, organised and able to manage their time effectively
• Eager to learn and develop new skills
• Confident communicating with customers and colleagues
• Interested in obtaining forklift certification and progressing to an F Endorsement

You'll need to hold a full New Zealand driver's licence.

At Smith's Mitre 10 MEGA, we believe our people are the key to our success. We offer:

• Full training and ongoing development opportunities
• Support to obtain your forklift licence and F Endorsement
• A stable full-time role with a consistent Sunday to Thursday roster
• A supportive team environment within a locally owned business
• Opportunities to build a long-term career with one of New Zealand's most recognised retail brands

Previous experience in retail, timber, building supplies or trade environments would be advantageous. However, if you have a strong customer service background, a great work ethic, and a willingness to learn, we'd still love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Saturday, 21 November 2026