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.