- Company: Adecco
- Location: Sydenham, Christchurch, New Zealand, New Zealand
- Salary: NZ$27–NZ$30/hr
Adecco at a glance
adeccogroup.com- Founded 1997
SEC filings mentioning "Adecco": 638 — search EDGAR
2,485 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
2,873 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Forklift Operator
Adecco
Sydenham, Christchurch, New Zealand, New Zealand
About This Position
This is a full-time position with Adecco in Sydenham, Christchurch, New Zealand, New Zealand. As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for operating forklifts safely and efficiently within the yard and warehouse environment.
<h2-Core Duties- Load and unload trucks, containers, and deliveries
- Move building products around the yard and warehouse
- Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for dispatch
- Secure and handle loads using clamp attachments (experience beneficial) <li-Assist with general yard and warehouse duties
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment
- A proven track record of operating forklifts safely and efficiently
- Experience in moving building products is advantageous
- Ability to work as part of a team and assist with general yard duties
- Demonstrated attention to detail, especially when handling and securing loads
- A commitment to maintaining a clean and safe working environment
Adecco is a leading provider of temporary, permanent, and contract staffing solutions. We offer a range of opportunities for individuals seeking career growth and development.
<h2-Next StepsTo apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Please ensure all required information is provided to increase your chances of being considered for this exciting opportunity.
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- Google Age Discrimination
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- An open letter to Jeff Bezos: A contract worker’s take on Amazon.com
- General Assembly sells to Adecco for $413M
- Adecco buys General Assembly for $413M
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Working in Sydenham, Christchurch, New Zealand, New Zealand
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Canterbury is a city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Canterbury district, county of Kent, England; it was a county borough until 1974. Lying on the River Stour not far from its mouth on the Strait of Dover, the city has a mild oceanic climate.
🇳🇿 Relocation safety for New Zealand: Very Safe — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in New Zealand: 5.1% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in New Zealand: $49,591 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in New Zealand: 2.8% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in New Zealand: 0.5% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in New Zealand: 1,723 — via OECD
Recent seismic activity: 2 earthquakes (M4.5+) within 200km in the last 6 months — largest M4.5 near 48 km S of Hokitika, New Zealand. via USGS
- Elevation 12m (39 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
Traits that fit this role
- Cautiousness
- Dependability
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. — via O*NET
Industry news
- Construction industry builds on strong foundation amid tighter conditions - Davis Journal
- What is the Advanced Building Construction Initiative? - Department of Energy (.gov)
- Senate bill targets construction industry’s ‘tragically high’ suicide rate - Safety+Health Magazine
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Salary & compensation
Workers in Construction & Extraction occupations earn a national median of $46,654 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Listing facts
- Role Forklift Operator
- Employer Adecco
- Location Sydenham, Christchurch, New Zealand, New Zealand
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) NZ$27–NZ$30/hr
- Posted August 15, 2026
- Apply by September 14, 2026
- Country New Zealand
- Overview Full job description on this page (218 words)
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Typical work in Forklift Operator
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- Learn and follow safety regulations.
- Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
- Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.
- Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Align machines, cutterheads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
- Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
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- Hacker News — Google Age Discrimination
- Hacker News — Ask HN: Established company planning same thing as 1-man startup – please advise
- Hacker News — This is how much tech consultants make per hour now.
- Hacker News — An open letter to Jeff Bezos: A contract worker’s take on Amazon.com
- Hacker News — General Assembly sells to Adecco for $413M
- Hacker News — Adecco buys General Assembly for $413M
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