Warehouse Assistant
Technical and Operations
Christchurch, Canterbury
May 30, 2025
- Permanent and Fulltime Opportunity
- Reliable 8:00am to 4:30pm hours Monday to Friday
- Small tight knit team
Zilco is a leading wholesale supplier of equestrian equipment, proudly serving retailers and distributors throughout New Zealand and around the world. With a reputation for quality, innovation, and durability, their products are trusted by horse enthusiasts and professionals across New Zealand and around the world. Zilco combine decades of experience with a forward-thinking approach to meet the needs of today’s equestrian community.
We’re currently on the lookout for a motivated Warehouse Assistant to join their friendly and dedicated team at Zilco.
About the Role:
This is a hands-on, full-time role where you’ll be responsible for ensuring customer orders are accurately picked, packed and despatched in a timely manner, as well as helping maintain the day-to-day operations of our warehouse.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pick, pack, and despatch customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Receive and check incoming stock, ensuring inventory matches documentation
- Maintain a clean and organised warehouse to support daily operations
- Assist with data entry and order processing when other team members are unavailable
- Coordinate despatch of customer backorders in line with current orders
- Perform stocktakes and assist with inventory control
- Occasionally respond to customer phone and email enquiries
About You:
- Physically fit – able to lift and move stock as needed – up to 25kg
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
- A strong work ethic and high attention to detail
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and in a team
- Have a forklift license or willingness to obtain one (covered by Zilco)
- Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics role is an advantage
- Able to become a MPI accredited person to enable the unloading of sea containers (Police background check required)
To be considered you must contact Echelon Group directly as applications through other agencies will not be considered or accepted.

For a confidential enquiry, contact Aaron
Email: aaron.calder@echelongroup.co.nz
Mobile: +64 22 685 1234
Please apply online at echelongroup.co.nz or click on Apply now.