Description
Summary:
Seeking a proactive, safety-focused Bluff Workshop Supervisor to lead a Mechanical & Engineering team, ensuring high-quality heavy machinery and port equipment maintenance.
Highlights:
1. Lead and supervise a mechanical team
2. Oversee maintenance of heavy plant and port equipment
3. Ensure H&S procedures and safe work practices
What's on offer:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Full use company vehicle
- All tooling and PPE gear provided
- Free health insurance plus other great staff benefits
- Become part of a supportive team environment
About the Role
We’re looking for a capable Bluff Workshop Supervisor to lead our Mechanical & Engineering team and ensure the safe efficient and high-quality maintenance of our heavy machinery and port equipment. This leadership role is hands-on and ideal for someone who is proactive safety-focused and confident managing both workload and people.
Location: Bluff
Status: Full-time Monday to Friday
Specific Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the Bluff workshop
- Supervise and support a small mechanical team
- Plan and prioritise workload to meet operational requirements
- Oversee servicing repairs and maintenance of heavy plant and port equipment
- Ensure H&S procedures reporting and safe work practices are consistently followed
- Maintain workshop standards documentation and compliance
- Available for rostered callouts
Who we're after:
- NZQA Level 4 Automotive Heavy Engineering qualification or an NZQA-recognised equivalent
- A genuine self-starter with strong planning and organisational skills
- Proven ability to lead motivate and support a workshop team
- Skilled in diagnosing repairing and maintaining heavy machinery
- Strong safety mindset with a commitment to Zero Harm
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 close on 29th March. We will be reviewing candidates as they come in so be sure to submit your application quickly.