Technician - Dispatch Centre

Hill Laboratories Limited; Spreydon-Cashmere Community; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Growth

Wellbeing Support

Additional Leave

Health Initiatives

Job summary

Hill Labs is seeking a Dispatch team member in Christchurch for a permanent, full-time role. It is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with full training provided.

You will liaise with couriers, customers and Client Services Managers, and manage inbound goods, stock levels and warehouse inventory including forklift use. The ideal candidate will have logistics/dispatch experience or be eager to learn, with strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to think on your feet, multitask and prioritise a range of different tasks and deadlines.
• Great communication skills, verbally and written.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly.
• Strong focus on customer service.
• Ability to work within a small team, but also autonomously.
• Basic Word & Excel skills.
• Must have a Full NZ Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with our courier service, customers and Client Services Managers
• Receiving/storing inwards goods
• Monitoring stock levels/restocking when required
• Warehouse inventory management (includes forklift use)
• Collecting samples from key clients as a part of our in-house courier service

Skills

Logistics experience

Dispatch operations

Customer service

Forklift operation

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

A fantastic opportunity to grow your skills

Hill Labs is one of the largest commercial laboratories in New Zealand.

We have a great opportunity to join our Dispatch team in a permanent role, based in Christchurch.

This role offers you excellent variety and is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Candidates with experience in logistics and dispatch are preferred; however, full training will be given.

Key Focus:

• Liaising with our courier service, customers and Client Services Managers
• Receiving/storing inwards goods
• Monitoring stock levels/restocking when required
• Warehouse inventory management (includes forklift use)
• Collecting samples from key clients as a part of our in-house courier service

Please note: Some lifting is required in this role

The ideal candidate will have the following

• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to think on your feet, multitask and prioritise a range of different tasks and deadlines
• Great communication skills, verbally and written
• Ability to learn new processes quickly
• Strong focus on customer service
• Ability to work within a small team, but also autonomously
• Basic Word & Excel skills
• Must have a Full NZ Driver's License

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. Whether you're looking to build on your experience or take on new challenges, we’ll help you thrive.

At our core, Hill Labs is driven by science. However, the trust we've built with our clients over the past 40 years speaks volumes about our dedication to people - both those we serve and those who work with us. We understand that our success is a direct result of the commitment and expertise of our diverse and forward-thinking team. We are passionate about providing meaningful value to every employee through four fundamental pillars: Balance, Variety, Opportunity, and Support.

Perks and benefits

• Personal Growth and Technical Development
• Dedicated Support for Personal Wellbeing
• Additional Leave
• Health Initiatives

Hill Labs is New Zealand's largest privately owned analytical testing laboratory and has led the way in analytical testing for over 40 years. Founded in 1984 by Dr. Roger and Anne Hill, Hill Labs has evolved into New Zealand’s largest privately owned analytical laboratory. The Hill family legacy continues with their son, Dr. Jonno Hill, who took on the role of CEO (now Managing Director) in 2018. What began with the modest goal of securing enough work for two full-time technicians has blossomed into a thriving enterprise. Today, Hill Labs employs over 500 people across six locations nationwide, serving three key sectors: Agriculture, Environmental, and Food.

Hill Labs is New Zealand's largest privately owned analytical testing laboratory and has led the way in analytical testing for over 40 years. Founded in 1984 by Dr. Roger and Anne Hill, Hill Labs has evolved into New Zealand’s largest privately owned analytical laboratory. The Hill family legacy continues with their son, Dr. Jonno Hill, who took on the role of CEO (now Managing Director) in 2018. What began with the modest goal of securing enough work for two full-time technicians has blossomed into a thriving enterprise. Today, Hill Labs employs over 500 people across six locations nationwide, serving three key sectors: Agriculture, Environmental, and Food.