Hands-On PDI Workshop Team Lead

Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver matching

Life & Disability Insurance

Annual medical check

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Training & upskilling

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Komatsu New Zealand is seeking an experienced Team Leader to oversee the PDI workshop in East Tamaki, Auckland. You will lead a team of about 10 technicians, painters and a coordinator, manage daily workflow, and ensure on-time delivery of new equipment.

The role blends hands-on workshop involvement with coaching, quality assurance, and efficient work allocation. Prior experience in automotive or heavy equipment workshops is ideal.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a mechanical workshop team.
• A Level 4 trade qualification in automotive, diesel, heavy equipment or related mechanical discipline.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with focus on quality and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PDI workshop operations and daily workflow.
• Coach and allocate work to technicians and coordinators.
• Ensure quality checks and on-time delivery of new equipment.
• Monitor WIP and progress, maintaining safety and efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Trade qualification

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift licence

Education

Level 4 trade qualification

Job description

Komatsu New Zealand is seeking an experienced Team Leader to oversee the PDI workshop in East Tamaki, Auckland. You will lead a team of about 10 technicians, painters and a coordinator, manage daily workflow, and ensure on-time delivery of new equipment.

The role blends hands-on workshop involvement with coaching, quality assurance, and efficient work allocation. Prior experience in automotive or heavy equipment workshops is ideal.