Warehouse & Trade Operations Assistant

Brymac Trade Christchurch are looking for a motivated, reliable and energetic person to join our team as a Warehouse & Trade Operations Assistant.

 This is a hands-on role covering warehouse operations, deliveries, freight and logistics, with the opportunity to develop into trade sales over time.

 You’ll be working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where organisation, common sense, communication and initiative are highly valued.

What you’ll be doing

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Receiving and checking incoming goods
• Unloading, unloading trucks and operating a forklift
• Picking, checking, staging and dispatching customer orders
• Making sure products, quantities, tile batches and condition are correct before goods leave
• Booking freight and coordinating deliveries
• Calculating and applying freight charges correctly
• Completing local deliveries to customers and job sites
• Keeping notes, paperwork and delivery records accurate
• Keeping the warehouse and external trade area clean, safe and organised
• Maintaining clear stock locations, pallet labels and customer-specific stock
• Helping customers with collections and loading vehicles, trailers
• Supporting the trade counter when required
• Answering phones and keeping customers updated on their orders
• Assisting with stocktakes and general warehouse duties when required

Who we’re looking for

We want someone who is:

• Reliable, honest and punctual
• Energetic and physically fit
• Comfortable regularly lifting up to approximately 30kg
• Self-motivated and able to use initiative
• Organised with good time-management skills
• A good communicator
• Comfortable dealing with customers in person, online and phone calls
• Willing to ask questions and learn
• Able to work independently without needing constant direction
• Keen to improve, develop and take on more responsibility

 Warehouse or customer service experience would be a bonus, but it is not essential. We’re happy to train the right person with the right attitude.

What you’ll need

• Full New Zealand Class 1 driver licence
• Legal right to work in New Zealand
• Forklift licence preferred, or willingness and ability to obtain one
• Good spoken and written English
• Confidence using computers, email and smartphones
• Availability to work two Saturday mornings per month

What we offer

• $25–$28 per hour depending on experience
• Permanent full-time position
• Stable working hours
• Company uniform and PPE
• Staff purchasing discounts
• Training and development
• Great team culture
• Plenty of variety in the role
• Genuine opportunity for career progression

 For someone who performs well, shows initiative and wants to develop, there is a pathway into trade sales and potentially future management opportunities.

Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:00am–5:00pm
Two Saturdays per month: 8:30am–12:30pm

Saturday hours are paid in addition to normal weekly hours.

About the team

We’re a fast-paced, productive team with high standards, plenty of banter and no egos.

We work hard, look after our customers and expect everyone to pitch in.

If you’re looking for a role where you can stay active, learn new skills and grow within the business, we’d like to hear from you.