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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Customer Service
Business
PlaceMakers
Location
Auckland
Job Reference
44551
Posted Date
15-Sep-2026
Closing Date
13-Oct-2026

Description

As a Yard & Drive Thru Team Member at PlaceMakers Mt Wellington you’ll be the trusted expert our building trade customers rely on. Working across our yard and drive-thru areas, you’ll provide hands-on support and assistance, deliver tailored product advice, load vehicles and help to create a customer experience that keeps them coming back.

Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Assist and recommend products that suit customers needs and preferences 
  • Pick, assemble, and process orders and transactions 
  • Load and unload customer vehicles, delivery vans, and supplier trucks
  • Support dispatch and coordinate daily deliveries
  • Monitor inventory levels, complete cycle counts and stock replenishment
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised yard through general housekeeping
  • Operate a Forklift 

Multiple Full-Time opportunities available at PlaceMakers Mt Wellington
  • Position 1: Monday–Saturday
    • Shift times starting from 6.00am
    • Flexibility to work across Monday to Saturday
  • Position 2: Monday–Thursday and Sunday
    • Shift times starting from 8.00am
    • Fridays and Saturdays off

About You: 
To succeed in this role, you'll ideally have proven experience working in a timber yard or building supplies environment. You'll be safety-focused, physically fit, and confident operating a forklift in a busy yard setting. Most importantly, you'll be a reliable team player who enjoys helping customers and supporting tradies to get what they need.

  • Previous experience working in a warehouse, timber yard, or similar trade-based environment.
  • Strong work ethic and an approachable, down-to-earth attitude
  • Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting and manual handling
  • Full NZ Class 1 drivers’ licence is essential 
  • Forklift experience with F endorsement is desirable 
  • Knowledge of building products or the construction industry is advantageous

Our Benefits:
  • Competitive base remuneration
  • Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
  • Staff buying privileges and company benefits for you and your family
  • Z Energy fuel discounts and free monthly Pie & coffee 
  • KiwiSaver employer contributions matched up to 4%
  • Employee Education Fund
  • Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme

Pre-employment checks will include references, a medical assessment, drug and alcohol testing, a criminal background check, and confirmation of your legal right to work in New Zealand indefinitely. 

We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.