Workshop Manager - Tauranga
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 heavy machinery/port equipment maintenance experience; leadership/supervisory experience; strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills; must pass pre-employment medical, drug test, ACC and MOJ checks; 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 Tauranga Port workshop.
Reporting to the National Workshops Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the Tauranga mechanical workshop, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance of our fleet and equipment. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong mechanical expertise, team management skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
Location: Tauranga Workshop
Status: Permanent role, Mon-Fri
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
- Monitor workshop performance and implement improvements to reduce downtime
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.