30th October, 2026
The Company:
Our Client is one of the region's largest employers in Canterbury & South Canterbury. One of the big players in the transport game, and now having over 56,000 square metres of storage facilities across New Zealand. They pride themselves on their strong health and safety, family focus and career development opportunities.
The opportunity:
2x positions available for experienced forklift operator to join this well-established company.
You will be responsible for 50/50 forklift operation and general warehousing, operating 5T forklifts, with repalletizing, labelling and scanning. This role could see you occasionally devanning and manually unloading containers if & when required
The role will see you working Monday to Friday at the Hillsborough site, with the opportunity to develop your skills.
The skills:
To be successful in this role you will require skills and core competencies in:
- OSH & F endorsement
- Good communicator
- Team Player
- Health & safety conscious
- Physically capable
- Have reliable transport
- Committed to an ongoing role
What's On Offer
- Monday - Friday | 7am to 5pm
- Competitive pay rate of $27 per hour +
- Supportive team and strong H&S focus
- Opportunity to grow skills within the industry
The Process:
Be a part of this growing team by applying today with a cover letter and CV by “clicking the link below” or by contacting us on 0800226732 for more information.
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
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