Dispatch Loader - Christchurch

Overview

Metro Performance Glass

has been pioneering the way in glass innovation for more than 35 years and proudly supplies high quality glass products across New Zealand.

Our success is underpinned by significant depth in expertise, proven and world-class technology, and a dedication to delivering excellent service to our customers.

We have an opportunity for a reliable and hardworking person to assist our Dispatch team to help load our products onto delivery trucks.

Responsibilities

Selecting and loading glass products into / onto trucks.

Safely securing glass products to prevent movement during travel.

Glass product consolidation (on trolleys).

Assisting with unloading glass from trucks on inter-branch transfer.

Using mechanical lifting gear to move glass.

Shift and Physical Requirements

The shift times are as follows : Dispatch Loading - 6 : 00am – 2 : 30pm and 1 : 00pm – 9 : 30pm, Monday to Friday.

These hands-on roles require lifting, so you must be physically fit.

We do have mechanical lifting equipment to help with larger products.

What We Look For

The attitude really matters.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with the following skills, experience and attributes :

Class 2 driving licence to move trucks about the site is advantageous.

Forklift licence would be advantageous; training and certification can be provided.

Gantry crane licence and experience advantageous (but not essential as we can train you).

Warehouse management systems experience using handheld devices.

Strong health and safety focus, understanding and execution.

Good numeracy skills and understanding of English language.

Physically fit – you are on your feet for most of the day.

Flexible to work overtime or outside the stated hours from time to time.

Ability to talk to and listen to people from different walks of life.

Ability to read, understand and follow technical instructions is essential.

Self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic team player with good time management skills.

Excellent communicator with strong customer service ethic and service delivery focus.

Physically fit with the ability to lift up to 25kg regularly.

Benefits and Opportunities

In return for your hard work and can-do attitude, we offer a good working environment, excellent hourly rate, full uniform and all PPE provided, training and development, discounts for a variety of products / services, and the opportunity to work for a leading nationwide company.

How to Apply

If you are looking for your next step to grow your career in the glass installation industry, we want to hear from you.

Please click "Apply For this Job" — this will take you to our Metro Glass careers page.

Please note

Metro Glass has a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the well-being of our people.

It will therefore be no surprise to you that prospective candidates will be required to pass a drug test before a formal offer is made and all new employees will be subject to ongoing random tests as part of your employment.

Candidates must have a legal entitlement to work in New Zealand (be a citizen or resident) and live in New Zealand at the time of application.

For these roles, we are not accepting applications from candidates who require sponsorship or a work visa or a variation to an existing visa status.

We appreciate all applications, and on this occasion only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Reference # 17430

Posted on 11 Sep 2025

Closes on 10 Oct 2025 12 : 00

Location(s) : Christchurch (Hornby)

Expertise : Dispatch, Machine Operation, Production, Warehousing

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