Yard & Drive-Thru Specialist — Forklift & Trade Support

PlaceMakers Christchurch; Wellington; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base remuneration

Development opportunities with the FNZ

Staff buying privileges and company

Fuel discounts

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Employee Education Fund

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

PlaceMakers Evans Bay in Wellington is seeking a Yard & Drive-Thru Team Member to support customers in the yard and drive-thru areas. You will load vehicles, process orders, and provide tailored product advice to tradies and builders, helping to create a smooth customer experience.

The role requires a safety-focused mindset, physical fitness, and forklift operation ability. A NZ Class 1 licence is essential and a forklift endorsement is desirable for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse, timber yard, or similar trade environment.
• Physically fit with ability to lift and move heavy items.
• Forklift experience desirable; F endorsement preferred.
• Full NZ Class 1 drivers’ licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and recommend products suitable to their needs.
• Pick, assemble, and process orders and transactions.
• Load and unload customer vehicles, delivery vans, and supplier trucks.
• Support dispatch and coordinate daily deliveries.
• Monitor inventory levels and replenish stock as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised yard.
• Operate a forklift in a busy yard setting.

Job description

PlaceMakers Evans Bay in Wellington is seeking a Yard & Drive-Thru Team Member to support customers in the yard and drive-thru areas. You will load vehicles, process orders, and provide tailored product advice to tradies and builders, helping to create a smooth customer experience.

The role requires a safety-focused mindset, physical fitness, and forklift operation ability. A NZ Class 1 licence is essential and a forklift endorsement is desirable for progression.