PlaceMakers Christchurch
Despatch Team Member - Riccarton
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General Information
Job Type
Permanent
Category
Logistics/Transport
Business
PlaceMakers
Location
Christchurch
Job Reference
44463
Posted Date
07-Sep-2026
Closing Date
05-Oct-2026
Description
The Role:
You’ll be working in one of largest PlaceMakers branches across the country. This role would see you join a team of 17 within our Despatch department who ensure delivery of customer orders efficiently, so that they are delivered in full, on time, and in specification.
Daily you will be responsible for:
- Pulling orders to get them ready for delivery
- Coordinate trucks in an efficient and effective way
- Ensuring the loads are strapped/wrapped and secure for transport
- Serving our customers within the Yard & Drive Thru when needed
- Monitoring inventory and cycle counts.
- Assisting as directed to ensure an efficient warehouse is maintained
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This is a permanent full-time role, offering 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday
About You
While trade/product knowledge or warehousing experience is preferred, we are primarily seeking individuals with a positive, can-do attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work well in a team.
- Full clean class 1 driver licence is essential, and Forklift licence/Experience is preferred
- Physically fit and a solid health and safety values
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Great attention to detail and be organised
- Competent computer and numeracy skills
Our Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate & Staff-buying privileges
- Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
- Employment Education Fund
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme
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We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. If this role interests you but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.
Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test and a Criminal background check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ 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.
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