Assistant Forklift Manager

At Trevelyan’s, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for an experienced and capable Assistant Forklift Manager to support the leadership of our forklift operations and help ensure the safe and efficient movement of fruit and materials across site.

This is a hands-on leadership role supporting forklift teams and equipment across our packhouse and coolstore operations.

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

Reporting to the Forklift Manager, you’ll assist with the day-to-day management of forklift staff and operations across the site. You’ll help ensure the team is well resourced, trained, and operating safely while supporting the coordination of forklift activities across multiple departments.

This role requires strong operational awareness, people leadership, and the ability to respond quickly to changing production demands.

Your mahi will include:

• Supporting the management of forklift drivers, supervisors, and yard marshals
• Assisting with planning and resourcing forklift teams across seasonal demands
• Allocating forklift drivers to tasks based on skill and operational needs
• Supporting team rostering, shifts, breaks, and weekend coverage
• Identifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives across forklift operations
• Analysing operational processes and developing action plans to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity
• Supporting the management of the forklift fleet
• Ensuring operators are trained, licensed, and operating safely
• Supporting Health & Safety initiatives, training, and incident management

He kōrero mōu | About you

You’re a practical and confident operator with strong leadership potential. You enjoy supporting teams, solving operational challenges, and maintaining safe, efficient workflows in a busy environment.

You’ll bring:

• Leadership or supervisory experience (or readiness to step into leadership)
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Sound judgement and problem-solving ability
• A proactive, team-focused approach
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety

While not essential, you may also hold a forklift license and have experience operating a forklift. If you don't - no problems! We have the ability to train and develop these skills on site if required.

Mō Mātou | About us

Trevelyan’s provides quality growing, picking, packing, and coolstore services for kiwifruit and avocado growers from our Te Puke facilities.

Guided by our values Respect Our People, Work Smart, and Tread Lightly, we are committed to operating safely, sustainably, and in partnership with our people and growers.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

We’re committed to EEO and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re ready to take the next step in forklift operations leadership, apply now with your CV.