Job Description
General Information
Job Type
Permanent
Category
Customer Service
Business
PlaceMakers
Location
Auckland
Job Reference
42400
Posted Date
29-Jan-2026
Closing Date
26-Feb-2026
Description
As a Mandarin Speaking Yard & Drive Thru Team Member at PlaceMakers Albany you’ll be the trusted expert our Asian Market 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 based at PlaceMakers Albany offering 40 hours per week Monday to Friday with rostered Saturdays
About You:
To succeed in this role, you’ll be someone who’s fluent in both Mandarin and English, friendly, dependable, and physically fit. You’ll be ready to jump in whenever needed and always put customers at the heart of everything you do.
Fluent in Mandarin and English
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 is preferred; an F endorsement is desirable
Previous experience in a similar customer-facing or warehousing role
Knowledge of building products or the construction industry
Our Benefits:
Competitive base remuneration
Staff buying privileges and company benefits for you and your family
Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
Employee Education Fund
Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme
Join Us: 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 will include references, a medical assessment, drug and ******* 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.
Job Type
Permanent
Category
Customer Service
Business
PlaceMakers
Location
Auckland
Job Reference
42400
Posted Date
29-Jan-2026
Closing Date
26-Feb-2026
Description
As a Mandarin Speaking Yard & Drive Thru Team Member at PlaceMakers Albany you’ll be the trusted expert our Asian Market 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 based at PlaceMakers Albany offering 40 hours per week Monday to Friday with rostered Saturdays
About You:
To succeed in this role, you’ll be someone who’s fluent in both Mandarin and English, friendly, dependable, and physically fit. You’ll be ready to jump in whenever needed and always put customers at the heart of everything you do.
Fluent in Mandarin and English
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 is preferred; an F endorsement is desirable
Previous experience in a similar customer-facing or warehousing role
Knowledge of building products or the construction industry
Our Benefits:
Competitive base remuneration
Staff buying privileges and company benefits for you and your family
Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
Employee Education Fund
Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme
Join Us: 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 will include references, a medical assessment, drug and ******* 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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Yard & Drive Thru Team Member (Mandarin Speaking) position is now open for candidates interested in the Remote Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Remote Jobs is a plus.