Trade Sales / Warehousing

Trade Sales / Warehousing - Ashburton Branch

• Join a friendly and supportive team. 

• Work boots and shirts provided.

• A strong focus on coaching, staff development and internal promotions – flexibility to learn and grow in your role and within the company.

• A day off on your birthday after one year’s service.

• Benefits to support your health and wellbeing – subsidised health insurance after a qualifying period and EAP support available for all employees and their family.
  

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Person to join the friendly team at our Ashburton branch! is this you?

What Your First 12 Months Could Look Like:

Learn the Basics
You’ll start in the warehouse learning the operational side of the business. This includes picking and packing orders, receiving goods, managing stock, and becoming familiar with our product range. This hands-on experience is key to understanding how the business works and how our customers operate.

Build Knowledge
As confidence grows, you’ll begin spending more time supporting the Trade Counter Team. You’ll learn our systems, assist with over the counter transactions and customer enquiries, working closely with our team to understand the electrical industry.

You will be responsible for:

• Processing inwards goods and putting stock away on shelves.

• Picking and Packing customer orders for despatch.

• Serving customers over our trade counter and over the phone, building relationships with our valued customers to ensure continued loyalty to our business.

• Delivering goods to customers and picking goods up from suppliers as required.
  

What do I need?

• Strong interpersonal skills, with a friendly and positive attitude.

• Good attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

• A good level of physical fitness, as there is some heavy lifting required in this role.

• A clean driver's licence (restricted licence at a minimum).

We are committed to providing the required training to help you succeed in this role. If you have a self-driven attitude and a passion for learning, we’ll equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in our industry.

Hours:

• Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm.

• Rostered Saturdays, between the hours of 8:00am and 12:00pm. (approx. 1 in every 4 weeks)

How to apply:

Simply click on 'Quick Apply', complete the application process and we'll be in touch.

Who are we?

J. A. Russell Ltd is the largest New Zealand owned electrical wholesaler, with 81 branches across the country. We offer a wide range of electrical supplies and services to many different kinds of customers – from the one-person domestic electricians to large industrial and commercial trade contractors right through to national organisations and construction projects.

We have been in business since 1951 and since the day we opened our doors one thing has remained the same – our insistence on providing the best customer service for all our customers.

At J. A. Russell Ltd, our staff are the heart of our business. From our branches through to our support office, we offer real benefits and genuine opportunities for our employees to grow personally and professionally. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive work environment for all team members and offering a future with the business that is both rewarding and satisfying. 

Learn more about us here: www.jarussell.co.nz