Yard & Forklift Operator

Hynds Pipe Systems Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Partner discounts

Job summary

Hynds Pipe Systems Limited in Christchurch is seeking a hands-on yard team member to keep our Hornby branch moving. You'll rotate between loading, unloading, stock control, and helping customers at the counter across the yard and front counter, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

We value forklift experience, a full Class 1 licence, and the ability to work at pace while delivering great service and accurate paperwork. Pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• A current forklift licence (F endorsement) and a full Class 1 driver's licence.
• Forklift and yard experience, and confidence working at pace.
• Front-counter customer service experience and solid computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate the forklift to move, stack, load and store product safely, including concrete and PVC.
• Load and unload trucks and coordinate deliveries and paperwork.
• Perform daily forklift checks, keep the yard clean, organised and secure.
• Manage yard and stock: stocktakes, cycle counts, coding product, receiving inwards goods.
• Serve customers at the counter with sales, quotes and phone enquiries.

Skills

Forklift licence (F endorsement)

Class 1 driver's licence

Forklift & yard experience

Customer service experience

Computer skills

Physical fitness to lift ~20 kg

Job description

At Hynds, you'll help keep our busy branch moving — making sure product is where it needs to be and out the gate on time. Reporting to the Branch Manager of our Hornby site, you'll spend your day across the yard, the forklift and the front counter, so no two days look the same. One minute you're loading a truck, the next you're receiving inwards goods, then you're helping a customer at the counter. It's hands-on, it's varied, and it keeps our branch running.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating the forklift to move, stack, load and store product safely — including concrete and PVC
• Loading and unloading trucks and customer vehicles, and coordinating drivers, deliveries and paperwork
• Daily forklift checks and upkeep, and keeping the yard clean, organised and secure
• Yard and stock control — stocktakes, cycle counts, coding product, dockets and receiving inwards goods
• Serving customers at the counter — sales, quotes and phone enquiries

What You'll Bring

• A current forklift licence (F endorsement) and a full (Class 1) driver's licence — both essential
• Forklift and yard experience, and confidence working at pace
• Front-counter customer service experience — you're comfortable dealing with people
• Solid computer skills for stock, invoicing and orders
• The fitness to be active all day and handle product up to around 20 kg
• Industry product knowledge is a bonus, not a must

What's In It For You

• Health insurance (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to company partner discounts

Why Hynds

We've been New Zealand's leading supplier of water and water-based waste management for civil and rural infrastructure since 1973 - and we're still proudly family-owned. That shapes how we work: it's a place where people matter, where we do what's right, and where we back our people and customers to succeed. Heading home safe and well at the end of each day is everyone's priority, and there's genuine room to grow.

Pre-Employment

All applicants must pass a pre-employment medical, alcohol & drug screen, and criminal history check, and have the legal right to work in New Zealand.