Yard & Drive Thru Team Member

PlaceMakers Christchurch

Auckland

On-site

NZD 48,000 - 60,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Staff discounts

Fuel discounts

KiwiSaver matching

Education fund

Health & wellbeing programs

Employee assistance

Job summary

PlaceMakers is seeking a Yard & Drive Thru Team Member at Wairau Park to assist building trade customers in our yard and drive-thru areas. You will load vehicles, provide product advice, and help create a positive customer experience.

This permanent full-time role is based in Auckland with a 40-hour week across Monday to Saturday. A NZ Class 1 licence and forklift experience are desirable qualifications for this role.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a warehouse, timber yard, or similar environment.
Strong work ethic and approachable attitude.
Physically fit with ability to lift heavy loads.
Full NZ Class 1 drivers licence essential.
Forklift experience with F endorsement desirable.
Knowledge of building products or construction industry advantageous.

Responsibilities

Assist and recommend products to customers
Pick, assemble, and process orders
Load and unload customer vehicles, delivery vans, and supplier trucks
Support dispatch and coordinate daily deliveries
Monitor inventory levels, cycle counts, and stock replenishment
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised yard
Operate a forklift

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

NZ Class 1 licence

Heavy lifting capability

Tools

Forklift with F endorsement

Job description

Job Description

As a Yard & Drive Thru Team Member at PlaceMakers Wairau Park you’ll be the trusted expert our building trade customers rely on. Working across our yard and drive-thru areas, you’ll provide hands-on support and assistance, deliver tailored product advice, load vehicles and help to create a customer experience that keeps them coming back.

Assist & recommend products that suit the needs and preferences of every customer
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, complete cycle counts and stock replenishment
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised yard through general housekeeping
Operate a Forklift

Contract

Permanent full‑time role based at PlaceMakers Wairau Park offering 40 hours per week across Monday to Saturday

About You

Previous experience working in a warehouse, timber yard, or similar trade‑based environment.
Strong work ethic and an approachable, down‑to‑earth attitude
Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting and manual handling
Full NZ Class 1 drivers’ licence is essential
Forklift experience with F endorsement is desirable
Knowledge of building products or the construction industry is advantageous

Benefits

Competitive base remuneration
Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
Staff buying privileges and company benefits for you and your family
Z Energy fuel discounts and free monthly Pie & coffee
KiwiSaver employer contributions matched up to 4%
Employee Education Fund
Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme

Pre-employment checks

Pre-employment checks will include references, a medical assessment, drug and alcohol testing, a criminal background check, and confirmation of your legal right to work in New Zealand indefinitely.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.

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