Heavy Diesel Workshop Manager - Auckland Port

**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.**