Yard & Forklift Operator

Hynds; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hynds is a New Zealand leader in water and waste infrastructure products and services. Join our team to support customers across civil and rural sectors, in a busy branch yard environment.

The role focuses on frontline customer service, yard operations, and delivering high-quality service while adhering to safety standards. A forklift license and readiness to engage with customers are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous front line / front counter customer service & yard experience.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Knowledge of Hynds products and how they work is advantageous.
• Good level of computer literacy.
• Confidence and ability to engage effectively with customers.
• Reasonable level of physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Stack and store products in the yard and handle inwards goods.
• Assist with loading and unloading of customer vehicles and deliveries.
• Provide strong customer service and support sales & quotes.
• Take phone enquiries and assist across yard operations in a busy branch.

Skills

Frontline service

Forklift operation

Product knowledge

Computer literacy

Customer engagement

Physical fitness

Tools

Forklift machinery

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are seeking a team player to provide exceptional customer service to our clients within the civil, water, wastewater and drainage industries. Responsibilities will include stacking/storing products, inwards goods, the loading/unloading of customer vehicles, stock control, deliveries, customer service, sales & quotes, phone enquiries and general yard operations within our busy branch.

What you will bring to Hynds:

• Previous front line / front counter customer service & yard experience
• Experience operating a forklift
• Knowledge of our products and how they work is advantageous
• Good level of computer literacy
• You will be self-confident, and you will be able to approach and engage effectively with customers
• A reasonable level of physical fitness.

Who we are:

Founded in 1973, Hynds is New Zealand's premier product supplier for the management of water and water-based waste in the civil and rural infrastructure markets. Hynds remains proudly family-owned and has built its reputation on customer service and innovation.

We are committed as a team to helping our customers succeed and believe in the Hynds Values to guide the way. Hynds is a place where people matter, where we do what's right and where we connect with our customers.

Hynds are committed to high levels of health and safety. Therefore, all candidates will be expected to pass a pre-employment medical and alcohol & drug screen, along with satisfactorily passing a criminal history check. You will also need the legal right to work in NZ.