Yard & Drive Thru Team Member - Napier

As a Yard & Drive Thru Team Member at PlaceMakers 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.

Assist & recommend products that suit the needs and preferences of every customer

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

Permanent full-time role at PlaceMakers Napier offering 40 hours per week Monday-Friday + Rostered Saturdays.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you'll 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 timber yard or similar trade 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 preferred

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.