Yard Person

Job Title: Yard Person

Location: Whangarei

Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week, 44 hours

BBS Timbers is a leading supplier of premium timber products in New Zealand, serving a wide range of customers in the construction, architecture, joinery, and boat-building sectors. Established for over 35 years, we have built a strong reputation for delivering quality products and service. Whangarei is our head office where imported timber is received, machined and distributed to our other centres. We also serve our customers directly from this site and we need your help!

We are currently looking for a motivated and hardworking Yard Person with timber experience to join our team. As a Yard Person, you will play a key role in the smooth operation of our timber yard, ensuring products are accurately handled, stored, and dispatched while maintaining a safe and organised work environment. Prior experience with tailing out timber would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Safely load and unload timber products using forklifts or manual handling techniques.

• Accurately pick and prepare customer orders for delivery.

• Ensure all timber products are properly stored and labelled in the yard.

• Fillet and de-fillet timber as required.

• Maintain a clean and organised yard, adhering to health and safety standards.

• Perform general yard duties to support smooth daily operations.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Prior experience in a timber yard, cabinetmaking or joinery role.

• A strong commitment to health and safety practices (a drug test prior to employment will be required).

• Ability to operate a forklift (preferable with a current forklift licence, or willingness to obtain one).

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

• Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting.

• Good communication skills and a customer-friendly attitude.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration based on experience.

• Opportunities for professional growth and training to grow your career.

• A supportive and friendly team environment.

If you are someone who takes pride in their work and has a passion for timber, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV to [email protected]