Yard & Forklift Operator - OSH/F Certified, Immediate Start

Reliance Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekends off

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Hands-on role

Job summary

Reliance Recruitment Christchurch is seeking a reliable Yard Person to join our busy distribution centre in Canterbury. This hands‑on role requires operating a forklift, handling large and awkward loads, and maintaining a safe yard.

You will work in a fast‑paced team, loading/unloading trucks and recording data on work phones and tablets. OSH forklift certificate and F endorsement are essential, with strong communication and physical fitness a must.

Qualifications

• Requires OSH forklift certificate and F endorsement.
• Proven forklift experience with large/awkward loads.
• Good communication and ability to use radios and devices.

Responsibilities

• Safely loading and unloading trucks.
• Operate a forklift to move large, heavy, awkward loads.
• Complete general yard duties and stock control.
• Use handheld radios to communicate with the team.
• Enter and update information using work phones/tablets.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe yard.

Skills

Forklift operation

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

OSH forklift certificate

F endorsement

Tools

Forklift

Handheld radios

Work phones/Tablets

Job description

Reliance Recruitment Christchurch is seeking a reliable Yard Person to join our busy distribution centre in Canterbury. This hands‑on role requires operating a forklift, handling large and awkward loads, and maintaining a safe yard.

You will work in a fast‑paced team, loading/unloading trucks and recording data on work phones and tablets. OSH forklift certificate and F endorsement are essential, with strong communication and physical fitness a must.