Spare Parts Coordinator - Crown Forklifts Christchurch

About Crown Lift Trucks New Zealand

Crown Lift Trucks New Zealand has been supporting businesses and communities across the country for 42 years. The company is recognised as one of the leading names in forklifts and lift trucks worldwide, with a reputation built on product quality and strong customer satisfaction. In New Zealand, it operates 15 branches and employs about 285 people.

About the role

An opportunity is available for a Spare Parts Coordinator to join the experienced South Island Service team. You will receive support through training and shared knowledge across the wider business while reporting to the Parts Distribution Centre Manager and working within the Parts team.

The position focuses on keeping the Christchurch Parts Store running smoothly by managing parts picking and dispatch, receiving incoming goods, conducting stocktakes, and replenishing van and branch stock throughout the South Island. Accuracy in picking is essential, as is maintaining a clean, orderly Parts Distribution Centre that supports health and safety and efficient day-to-day operations.

You will also help the Christchurch Parts Store deliver dependable support to Workshop and Field Service technicians across the South Island, while assisting the Sales team with orders so customer expectations are met. The role includes processing spare parts requests each day, prioritising back orders and urgent work, and assembling parts packages for Field or Site Technicians. At times, you may also deliver these packages.

This is a permanent, full-time position based at the Christchurch branch in Wigram.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings a positive, practical, solutions-oriented attitude and strong attention to detail, along with a clear focus on meeting targets. Previous experience in a busy parts environment is preferred, especially in automotive, industrial service, or manufacturing settings. You should work well in a team, contribute in a supportive way, and communicate confidently with both internal and external stakeholders.

Strong time management ability and comfort using IT systems will help you succeed in this role. A full New Zealand driver licence is required.

Before employment can begin, you must complete a full pre-employment medical assessment, including a drug test. You also need to be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand.

Benefits

You will be offered a market-related salary, along with access to ongoing training and development. The role sits within a collaborative team environment, and because the organisation is part of a global business, there are real opportunities for long-term career growth and progression.

Additional Information

This role is a permanent, full-time position. The employer highlights a strong team culture, ongoing development opportunities, and advancement potential within the wider global group.