Yard Person | Delivery

CanRecruit; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive team

Strong H&S focus

Opportunities to upskill

Job summary

CanRecruit is seeking a reliable Trade Support to assist with day-to-day yard and order fulfilment for a timber and building supplies business in Rolleston. This hands-on role offers variety and a path to upskill, working with a supportive team.

Key duties include handling Class 1 drops, timber picking, driving trailers as needed, loading/unloading trucks, operating a forklift, and maintaining a safe yard. Applicants should have forklift with F endorsement, basic driving, and be physically fit.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence with F endorsement and OSH.
• Full Class 1 licence (manual driving knowledge beneficial).
• Confident backing trailers.
• Physically fit and capable of lifting up to 20kg.
• Some timber/building supplies knowledge preferred.
• Good time management and team player.
• Willingness to learn and upskill.

Responsibilities

• Class 1 drop offs - may drive with trailer and manual.
• Make up and pick timber orders accurately.
• Assist customers via drive-through when required.
• Support deliveries and load/unload trucks.
• Operate a forklift.
• General yard and trade support duties.
• Maintain a safe and organised work environment.

Skills

Forklift licence

Class 1 licence

Trailer backing

Physically fit

Time management

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

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The Company

Our client is a well-established timber and building supplies business based in Rolleston. This is a great opportunity to join a professional, well-run operation, along side a supportive and approachable team.

The Opportunity

They are looking for a reliable Trade Support superstar to assist with day-to-day yard and order fulfilment operations. This is a hands-on role with plenty of variety and opportunity to upskill.

Key Responsibilities

• Class 1 drop offs - sometimes required driving with a trailer and manual transmission
• Making up and picking timber orders accurately
• Assisting customers via the drive-through when required
• Supporting deliveries and loading/unloading trucks
• Operating a forklift
• General yard and trade support duties
• Maintaining a safe and organised work environment

What We're Looking For

• Forklift licence with F endorsement and OSH
• Full Class 1 licence (manual driving knowledge beneficial)
• Confident backing trailers
• Physically fit and comfortable lifting up to 20kg
• Some timber or building supplies knowledge preferred
• Good time management and ability to juggle varied tasks
• Willingness to learn, upskill, and be part of a team

What's On Offer

• Monday - Friday between 7:00am to 5:00pm
• Competitive pay rate of $27 per hour
• Supportive team and strong H&S focus
• Opportunity to grow skills within the industry

Please note candidates must have the right to work in New Zealand at time of application to be considered for this role. Candidates not in New Zealand will not be considered. A Pre-Employment Drug Test may be required