Store Person
Store Person – Full Time, Permanent
📍 Ashburton Area | 🕗 Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
💰 Above Average Hourly Rate | ⚡ Electrical Supplies Industry | Supportive, Close-Knit Team
Join a well-established and proudly independent electrical supplies company that has been powering the South Island for over 75 years. We’ve grown to become a leading supplier of electrical products, known for delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining a complete and readily accessible range of stock, and driving a forward-thinking, customer-centred business approach. We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Store Person to join our friendly team. If you’re reliable, safety-focused, and ready to take ownership of your work, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
🔧 About the Role
This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on forklift operation and warehouse support. Key duties include:
- Loading and unloading trucks and containers
- Moving and stacking electrical stock in-store
- Preparing and dispatching customer orders
- Manual handling tasks including pallet wrapping, stacking, and hand-loading where necessary
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment
- Collaborating with the team to ensure smooth daily operations
✅ What We’re Looking For
- Proven forklift experience
- F endorsement and OSH Forklift Certificate (or previously held)
- Experience in warehousing or stores – ideally in the electrical or trade supply industry
- Physically fit and capable of manual lifting
- Strong attention to detail and reliability
- Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn
- Able to work independently when required
🚨 Additional Info
- Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
- Applications from candidates without the legal right to work in NZ will not be considered or responded to
- A pre-employment drug and alcohol test will be required
- Applicants must provide two recent work references
👥 About Personnel Placements
We specialise in both temporary and permanent placements across a range of industries in the Mid Canterbury region. More importantly, we focus on matching the right candidate with the right client to increase your chances of securing long-term employment.
If this opportunity isn’t quite what you’re looking for, but you’re considering a new role, feel free to contact us for a confidential discussion about your career goals.


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