Central Landscape Supplies Hamilton Eastside | Listed 4 days ago
Landscape Supply Yard Manager
Listing Description
Location
Job type: Full time
Duration: Permanent
Description
Central Landscape Supplies is your one-stop-shop for bagged and bulk garden and landscaping products, this is where beautiful gardens begin. At Central Landscape Supplies we strive to create a welcoming environment for our employees and our customers alike. We are looking for genuine, real people who make each customer interaction exceptional.
Our people will be central to our business, we wish to work collaboratively to create rewarding positions and an environment to ensure you will feel valued and have a fulfilling work life. We want outstanding individuals to work alongside the owners, people who are self-starters, people-focused, service-oriented with knowledge of the landscaping environment. You must enjoy being outside in all seasons, injury-free, and able to move at least 20kg. This is a 7-day-a-week operation.
Our yard manager will lead by example, have exceptional interpersonal skills to engage the small team and be committed to building strong customer relationships. No two days will be the same so we hope you thrive on variety and can't wait to get to work each morning.
Proactively manages the yard and takes ownership of overall yard performance.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and staff.
Ensures a positive and productive work environment.
Be a product knowledge expert.
Provides leadership and training to develop the team.
Commercial smarts, sense of urgency, ability to create winning ideas.
Solid IT and process understanding with an eye for detail.
Ensures a clean, tidy, and safe work environment.
Working alongside the owners to create a collaborative, energized, and fun environment.
You will be experienced with 4-wheel loaders and forklifts, ideally WTR certified.
Exposure to the landscaping or a related field would be advantageous, but applications will be considered if you can demonstrate learning competence and the right mindset. We are also willing to support those who do not yet have their WTR but are willing to become certified.
We are an equal opportunity employer; if you think you fit most of the criteria but have some room to grow into the full role, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV or work history along with a cover letter outlining your relevant skills/experience you would bring to the role, and why you wish to work at Central Landscape Supplies. Most importantly, advise your expected hourly rate for the position.
Central Landscape Supplies is excited to be expanding its footprint in the Hamilton area, with a bespoke yard on Puketaha Road, Hamilton. Situated on the city boundary, with its roots firmly in rural country, it's the best of both worlds. Located on the northeastern side of Hamilton city and just 4 minutes from the Expressway's 'Chartwell' turnoff or Rototuna, our Eastside yard is perfectly positioned to beat the traffic to your landscaping needs.
Eastside is fully family owned and operated by long-term locals who have experienced the explosive growth in Hamilton and especially in the local neighborhood. We are looking for people who share our innate passion for providing a welcoming customer experience. We love landscapes, we love being part of the local community, and we love to support people who are team players, so we all hit our goals.
The yard is opening early 2025, with the roles commencing January 2025.
*Applicants must be a NZ citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
Apply online for this role or contact Lisa for more information.
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