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Mainfreight New Zealand

4.4
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Supplychain Operations Graduate (Start ASAP)

Location details

On-site

  • New Zealand

    New Zealand

    • Waikato

      Hamilton

Location

Hamilton

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryNZD 60,000 - 65,000 / Year
  • Additional benefitsAnnual Pay Reviews + Bonus Scheme + Career Development Pathways + Training & Development
  • Number of vacancies1-3 vacancies
  • Application open dateApply by 22 Jan 2025
  • Start dateStart date ASAP

Have you recently graduated? 

We are looking for new team members now who can start immediately in 2024 and are either based in Hamilton or are keen to make the move.

If the below sounds like you and you are ready to start ASAP, apply now!

An exciting opportunity has opened at our Mainfreight Hamilton branch to join their team through the Mainfreight Development Programme. 

We are looking for a team member who: 

  • Has excellent communication/computer skills.
  • Can meet time frames and deadlines.
  • Be an innovative and proactive solution provider.
  • A bubbly and positive individual who will thrive in a Team environment.
  • Has a passion for the Mainfreight brand and culture; where responsibility, fun and results go hand in hand.
  • Has a good understanding of the Transport business & ideally Mainfreight would be advantageous but not necessary as full training will be provided.

Your responsibilities will include:

The role will be varied but most of all you will be initially be involved in the day-to-day picking and packing of our customersโ€™ freight to/from various destinations as well as checking freight and dispatching.

  • Checking off, scanning, running freight away
  • Ensuring the depot is in immaculate condition
  • Working with your team to handle our customerโ€™s freight as if it were your own
  • Learn the business from the ground up

Mainfreight is more than just a transport business; we are involved in the following:

  • Freight transporting
  • Domestic warehousing
  • International Air & Ocean; and
  • Global supply chain solutions for our customers.

What are we offering you?

  • Alongside your journey you will begin to develop your business acumen through a multitude of soft skill and development courses. Digging deeper into leadership fundamentals, mentoring, and attending regular catch ups each year.

Where can I go in the future?

As we are a global supply chain that promotes from within, we fill all roles in the business from the team that has started on the floor.

The opportunities for growth are endless, offering the ability to develop your career in:

  • Sales/Account Management
  • Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Management
  • IT Solutions
  • Training and Development; and many others, both nationally and overseas

What do I need to be eligible for?

We see your qualifications as just a part of who you are. We donโ€™t 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

If this opportunity excites you, apply now! 

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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New Zealand
New Zealand Citizen โ€ข New Zealand Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    New Zealand Citizen
  • Study fields
    Business & Management
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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Reviews

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Graduate
Auckland
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a year ago

Maintaining existing accounts, finding new business

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Graduate
Auckland
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a year ago

Looking for new customers, creating proposals and rates, escalated customer queries and complaints, customer reporting, look into customer accounts and making adjustments where necessary.

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Graduate
Auckland
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a year ago

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.

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About the employer

Mainfreight New Zealand

Mainfreight New Zealand

Rating

4.4

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

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.