Heavy Diesel Workshop Manager - Auckland Port
Qube Ports New Zealand · 5001+ employees
What the role involves
- Leading workshop team
- Coordinating maintenance
- Planning workloads
What they ask for
NZQA Level 4 Automotive Heavy Engineering qualification or equivalent; proven experience maintaining heavy machinery, mobile plant, or port equipment; leadership/supervisory experience in mechanical workshop; strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills; must pass pre-employment medical, drug test, ACC and MOJ criminal history check; eligible to work in New Zealand.
- Professional licence or registration
- Manages people
About the job
What's on Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Company vehicle provided
- Free health insurance plus other great staff benefits
- Lead a skilled workshop team within a major port operation
About the Role We're seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead our Auckland Port workshop. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the workshop, ensuring maintenance activities are planned and delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Supporting a diverse fleet, the workshop maintains everything from light vehicles and service trucks through to heavy port machinery and mobile plant critical to port operations. We're looking for a trade-qualified leader with strong workshop management experience, excellent people skills, and the ability to work closely with operational teams to maximise equipment availability and performance. Location: Auckland Port Status: Full-time, Monday to Friday Specific Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the workshop team
- Coordinate daily maintenance and repair activities
- Plan and prioritise workshop workloads
- Ensure work is completed safely and efficiently
- Manage workshop performance and equipment availability
- Promote a strong safety culture and commitment to Zero Harm
Who We're After:
- NZQA Level 4 Automotive Heavy Engineering qualification (or NZQA-recognised equivalent)
- Proven experience maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, mobile plant, or port equipment
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a mechanical workshop environment
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Ability to lead by example and work alongside the team
- Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills
- A proactive attitude and commitment to workplace safety
About Us
Qube Ports NZ is a nationwide service provider offering a comprehensive range of cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing services, and IT solutions. Our pursuit of excellence empowers New Zealand exporters to compete effectively in global markets.
You must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test and be eligible to work in New Zealand. You will also need to pass a pre-employment ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.