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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Customer Service
Business
PlaceMakers
Location
Southland
Job Reference
43648
Posted Date
08-Jun-2026
Closing Date
06-Jul-2026

Description

The Role:
We’re on the lookout for a motivated individual to join our Drive Thru Yard team. This role is ideal for someone who’s keen to get a foot in the door of the building trade and wants hands on experience learning products, systems, and meeting potential future employers and tradies.

Daily you will be responsible for –
  • Assisting our customers within our timber yard & Drive Thru department 
  • Loading of goods on to customer vehicles
  • Processing customer orders and transactions
  • Monitoring inventory, cycle counts
  • Operating a Forklift 
  • Picking and loading orders accurately and efficiently
  • Learning a wide range of building products
  • Working as part of a tight knit, supportive team
  • Keeping the yard safe, tidy, and running smoothly 

This is a permanent full-time role, offering 40 hours a week. Working Monday -Friday, with 1 rostered Saturday a month. 

About you:  
You will play a lead role in ensuring our loyal customers are giving the upmost care and service. You will need to be a people person and someone who thrives in building rapport customers. 
  • Full clean class 1 driver licence and Forklift licence/Experience is preferred, however not essential 
  • Physically fit and a solid health and safety values 
  • Great attention to detail and be organised 
  • Computer and numeracy knowledge
  • Someone who enjoys dealing with people and working as part of a team
  • Ability to have a laugh and enjoy the day while still getting the job done
  • Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn

Our Benefits:
  • Competitive hourly rate & Staff-buying privileges 
  • Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
  • Employment Education Fund
  • Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme  
  • Joining an inclusive and diverse team and company 

Join Us: We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. If this role interests you but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test and a Criminal background check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ 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.