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CHEP New Zealand is hiring a Service Centre Assistant in Penrose for a hands-on role that includes washing bins with pressure hoses, repairing pallets with power tools, and helping meet production targets with safety and quality. The job starts at $28.00/hour, with a 40 hour week Monday to Friday 2-10 pm and pathways to dispatch or forklift operation, plus benefits like volunteer leave and a share purchase program. To apply, show relevant factory experience, comfort with power tools, and a safety minded work ethic; be ready for pre-employment checks and NZ work rights; forklift experience is a plus. Emphasize reliability and teamwork and tailor your CV to safety and collaboration.

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll be at the frontline of CHEP in a busy, demanding job. Our supply chain team isn’t part of our business. It’s the heart of our business. And you can be the power behind it. We connect 300,000 supply chains for some of the world’s biggest and best-loved brands.  

You’ll learn new ways of working, with automation and new technology that’ll help you get the job done – and work smarter. Your safety is our number one priority. The team will welcome and respect you for who you are and will support you throughout your journey of growth and accomplishment. In return, we want you to be hands-on, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

Job Description

About Us

CHEP New Zealand has been serving the New Zealand supply chain for over 40 years. We are a global supply chain partner for retailers, manufacturers and transporters. Our team in Penrose has a friendly and fun culture that celebrates successes. With a highly inclusive workplace, CHEP New Zealand celebrates the diversity of gender and backgrounds of our people to ensure that we reflect the communities and customers that we serve.

About the Role

Working as a Service Centre Assistant, this hands-on role is ideal for someone for an experienced production operator who enjoys a variety of physical work, being part of a team, and seeing the results of their efforts each day. You’ll be:

• Washing large bins with high pressure hoses

• Repairing wooden pallets using power tools, replacing damaged boards, and ensuring quality standards are met

• Contributing to a safe workplace by following safety procedures

• Working towards production targets while maintaining high quality standards

What We Offer

• Starting rate of $28.00/hour, with opportunities to grow through our wage grading system

• 40 hour week - Monday to Friday, 2 - 10 pm schedule — great for night owls!

• Career development pathways — learn new skills or progress into dispatch, forklift operation or team leadership roles

• Team environment focused on safety, collaboration and quality

• 3 paid Volunteer Leave days per year — perfect for helping out at school trips or community events

• Access to company share purchase program

• Opportunity to be part of a global organisation committed to sustainability and innovation

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and genders. If you’re someone who:

• Experience with using power tools and/or manual handling work

• Has experience in a production/factory environment

• Is willing to cross-skill and learn all operations of the Service Centre

• Values safety and teamwork

• Has a positive attitude and reliable work ethic

• Is physically fit and comfortable working on your feet

• Can meet production targets while maintaining safety and quality

• Can pass a Ministry of Justice criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening)

• Has the right to work in New Zealand (please note we are unable to sponsor applicants at this time

Experience operating forklifts and holding an F endorsement on your full drivers licence will be an advantage.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like a role where you could thrive, we’d love to hear from you. People from all genders are encouraged to apply. Join us in building a workplace where everyone belongs!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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