September 16, 2024

Mitre10

Auckland City

OTHER & FULL TIME

Trade Yard / Timber / Building Team - Mitre 10 Whangaparaoa

Our organization
As the biggest home improvement retailer, and a trade partner of choice, life at Mitre 10 is fast paced and offers huge scope.

As a Kiwi owned business partnering with some of New Zealand’s best-known brands, we are uniquely placed to retain the special, local family feel of a small business, with the support of national networks, infrastructure, systems, and training.

Since Riviera Hardware Holdings inception in 2009, where we started out with a small local Mitre 10 store in Warkworth, we have grown to be the largest group of stores within the Mitre 10 national network. We are proud to offer our customers a shopping experience like no other in New Zealand’s largest hardware retail store; Mitre 10 MEGA Albany as well as New Lynn, Warkworth, Whangaparaoa and Silverdale, boast Columbus Coffee shops. We also have a Distribution Centre and own our own Frame and Truss Manufacturing Plant.

About the job
Competitive hourly rate (above minimum wage - skill level and number of years relevant experience dependent) and range of employee benefits including a generous staff purchase scheme at select Columbus Café’s and Mitre 10 stores! On-site role located in Whangaparaoa; Permanent, full-time opportunity in a small, multi-skilled team. Initial roster pattern would be Wednesday (07:00-15:30), Thursday (10:30-19:00), Friday (07:00-15:30) and Saturday (07:00-15:30) - 32 hours per week.

About the role
We are looking for a passionate, skilled person for our Trade (Timber and Building) department to serve the Whangaparaoa community. You would assist customers in choosing products according to their needs, budget and project requirements (big or small). In time you would become a subject matter expert on all timber and building related products and provide related technical information and advice. Your day-to-day duties would be to operate all trade machinery including saws, forklifts/ reach-trucks /scissor lifts etc.; ensure timber wastage is kept to a minimum; correct processes are followed; ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the trade yard and drive thru; ensure all timber products are sold under the correct SKU's and measurements (linear meters).

What will you bring?

You would be an experienced trade yard retail assistant or a semi-qualified Tradie with 1 - 2 years’ experience or a Tradie ready to come off the tools (and out of the weather).
You will be regarded as physically fit and capable of lifting or handling.
You would hold a valid, full, clean Class 1 driver's license essential (F endorsement and OSH accredited forklift certificate is helpful but not essential as we endeavour to assist you with obtaining this if you ahve a full drivers licence).
You would be able to drive delivery vehicles and pool cars if and when required.
You would be a local resident in Red Beach, Army Bay, Gulf Harbour, Sanmore Bay, Arkles Bay or the Tindalls Beach area.

Apply Now
Apply with your CV and cover letter. We should talk about what we can do for your career and the part you can play in our team. The next step is to follow this link below to apply online. Love building? Raise the roof on your career! Apply Now!