Mainfreight New Zealand
Graduate Programme (Start ASAP)
Canterbury
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- NZD 60,000 - 65,000 / Year
- 3-10 vacancies
- Apply by 30 Aug 2023
- Start date ASAP
Have you recently graduated?
Mainfreight has a rolling recruitment process so that we can meet the needs and wants of our ever-changing customer base.
We are looking for new team members now who can start immediately in 2023, based in Christchurch.
If the below sounds like you and you are ready to start ASAP apply now!
Your First 12 months at Mainfreight:
Roll up your sleeves for a practical and hands-on learning experience at the core of our business. Bringing value to your role, team, and branch you will have the ability to grab opportunities with both hands and help paint the world blue.
Mainfreight is more than just a business; we are involved in the following:
- Freight transporting
- Domestic warehousing
- International Air & Ocean; and
- Global supply chain solutions for our customers.
To understand the fundamentals you would spend a minimum of 12 months in the operations.
Where can I go in the future?
The opportunities for growth are endless within Mainfreight if you are willing to make the most of your time in the operations.
As we promote from within, we fill all roles in the business from the team who have started on the floor.
Future roles in the business are endless, offering positions in:
- Sales/Account Management
- Operations
- Customer Service
- Supply Chain Management
- Management
- IT Solutions
- Training & Development; and many others nationally and overseas.
Our Development Programme is about building a career that makes the most of your strengths and keeps you motivated, challenged, and reaching your goals!
What do I need to be eligible?
We see your qualifications as just a part of who you are. We donโt look for specific degrees, we are keen to take on people with all different perspectives to provide diverse ways of thinking and approaching challenges.
We're just as interested in your sports and interests, your part-time jobs, and how you'll fit into our special culture.
To be considered for this position you must:
- be a New Zealand citizen or resident
- pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
- pass a background check
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- New Zealand Citizen +more
- Business & Management +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
Maintaining existing accounts, finding new business
Looking for new customers, creating proposals and rates, escalated customer queries and complaints, customer reporting, look into customer accounts and making adjustments where necessary.
I really enjoy being an Account Manager and being on the road. I have a number of customers in a range of industries and have learnt so much. I like being able to be a trusted advisor and find solutions for my customers.
About the employer
Mainfreight New Zealand
4.4
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Transport & Logistics
Our people strategy is simple: find the right people, promote from within and grow a passionate, competitive and intelligent team.
Pros and cons of working at Mainfreight New Zealand
Pros
Every day is a new challenge and always something different. With freight, everything is ever-changing and constant problem solving which makes every day fun!
The team around us are all like family and we have each other's back, it is a pretty special company and they look after you! There are lots of awesome opportunities out there for everyone. Everyone has the 'Bleeding blue' feel in their day-to-day work.
The culture. I'm trusted with responsibility, I can make decisions and I'm encouraged to take ownership.
The people/the culture! It is incredible how a global company can still feel like a family and I think this is what makes it so special.
The people & culture. Family vibes & everyone's willing to help. The autonomy of the job.
Cons
The long hours can be tiring at times (but to be honest I don't know how I'd get it all done in less time).
Sometimes the long days (but it's give and take so not a big deal).
I'm nitpicking, sometimes the hours can be long, that's the nature of the work that we do, the customers need their freight, so we need to make that happen so the wider community have access to what they need.
The long days. 10-hour days can be rough. But you get used to them quickly.
Sometimes the hours can be rough.