Assistant Manager - Operations (Portables)

Hirepool; Maungakiekie-Tāmaki; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of Trade vehicle

KiwiSaver employer 4% (up to 6%)

Staff hire in DIY fleet

Job summary

Hirepool is seeking an Assistant Manager - Operations (Portables) in Auckland to lead drivers and yard teams, ensure safety, efficiency and delivery commitments. You will work with customer service to fulfill contracts and resolve queries, with focus on fleet maintenance and strong team leadership.

Ideal candidates have fleet management experience in Transport or Waste sectors, excellent relationship management skills, and proven people management capability to grow the Portables division in

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet management or heavy vehicles is preferred.
• Strong people management and leadership abilities.
• Good communication with customers and teams at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination and distribution of work (drivers and yard).
• Ensure all compliance tasks are maintained as per schedule.
• Manage maintenance and repair of Portables hire fleet.
• Lead the team and strengthen the team culture.
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for customers and staff.
• Travel to large events and oversee installation, service, and collection of equipment.

Skills

Fleet management

People management

CRM skills

Communication

Delegation

Customer service

Job description

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Assistant Manager - Operations (Portables)

Reference: 6934820

• Company-Assigned Tool of Trade vehicle
• 4% Employer Kiwisaver contribution (up to 6% based on length of service)
• Wide range of employee benefits including free staff hire in our DIY fleet

Our Portables business is a National specialised hire business within Hirepool, specialised with products such as Portaloos, industrial use fencing and barriers, road plates, and luxury toilet units. Within our National Portables branch network, this Auckland based branch is our largest Portables Operation, supporting a wide and varied customer base from small building firms through to global infrastructure businesses and everyone in between.

As Assistant Manager - Operations (Portables) your role is to ensure our drivers and our yard service team are working safely, efficiently and effectively to best meet our service delivery commitments to our customers. You'll work closely with our customer service team to help ensure customer contracts are fulfilled as requested and assist in following up on any queries which may arise. Ideally, we're after someone with fleet management experience in the Transport or Waste sector, a high level of customer relationship management skills, and proven people management experience who is keen on contributing to the growth of the Portables division in the Auckland Region.

What you'll do:

• Successfully oversee the coordination and distribution of work (manage the drivers and yard)
• Ensure all compliance tasks are maintained as per schedule
• Manage the maintenance and repair of the Portables hire fleet
• Lead the team - building on the strong team culture
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for our customers and people
• Travel to large events and oversee the installation, service, and collection of the equipment

What you need:

• A Full Class 1 Driver Licence (other classes and endorsments are an advantage)
• The ability to organise and delegate
• The ability to communicate well with people at all levels
• Previous experience managing Heavy Vehicles

Join Hirepool direct from school or study

In 2019Hirepool was asked by Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) to take part in a video case study about theAuckland CBD Jobs & Skills Hub ( https://cbdhub.co.nz/ ). The Hub connects people (including school leavers) with employers and jobs and career pathways that match their skills and interests. Watch thevideo below and hear from two of our team who joined Hirepool direct from school/study.