Yard Person - Timber Specialist

South Pacific Timber; Puketāpapa; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Ample parking

Thriving team environment

Job summary

South Pacific Timber Ltd. is seeking a Yard Person for our Mount Roskill site. You will engage with customers, identify their timber needs, and help drive sales through friendly, reliable service. On-the-job training and a supportive team are part of the offering.

Join a company with a long-standing NZ presence, focusing on quality timber and customer satisfaction. This role emphasizes hands-on work, teamwork, and opportunities to grow within a family-owned business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering high-quality customer service.
• Experience working with customers in a retail/building-supply context is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a warm smile, discuss their requirements, and ensure their needs are met.
• Efficiently package and wrap orders.
• Operate forklifts (combi-lift and counter-balanced)
• Receipt of inward goods.

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

From student projects to the largest commercial jobs, we take a personal interest in all our customers at South Pacific Timber. We’ve built the business on two pillars: good people and good product. Our team know their timber and know their customers, stocking exactly what they need. We are proud of our ‘few and chosen’ South Pacific Timber Team, which is as diverse as our unmatched range of timber profiles.

Role Overview

Embark on an exciting journey as a Yard Person at our primary site in Mount Roskill. We're seeking an individual with a background in the building industry and a genuine passion for all things related to timber. Collaborate with our dynamic team to drive sales success through unwavering customer satisfaction and exceptional service.

What You’ll Do

Greet customers with a warm smile, discuss their requirements, and ensure their needs are met.

Efficiently package and wrap orders.

Operate forklifts (combi-lift and counter-balanced)

Receipt of inward goods.

About You

Proven experience in delivering high-quality customer service.

Genuine passion for people and providing top-notch service.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Knowledge of timber (advantageous but not essential).

What You Get in Return

On-the-job training to enhance your skills.

Ample parking for convenience.

Thriving team environment and job stability.

Barista-style coffee machine, with fresh beans delivered every Tuesday!

If you’re looking to pursue and develop a career in customer service with a special company that is passionate about its people, and products –

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Yardperson?
• Which of the following forklift licences do you have?
• Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?

South Pacific Timber has proudly served New Zealand for over 35 years as a trusted, family-owned supplier of premium timber products. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and service, we supply a wide range of specialty timbers, crafted to elevate New Zealand’s architectural landscape.

Driven by integrity and exceptional service, South Pacific Timber is committed to supporting builders, architects, merchants, and homeowners with durable, beautiful timber solutions that stand the test of time.

South Pacific Timber has proudly served New Zealand for over 35 years as a trusted, family-owned supplier of premium timber products. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and service, we supply a wide range of specialty timbers, crafted to elevate New Zealand’s architectural landscape.

Driven by integrity and exceptional service, South Pacific Timber is committed to supporting builders, architects, merchants, and homeowners with durable, beautiful timber solutions that stand the test of time.