Hands-On Workshop & Front-Counter Assistant

Cambridge Hire Centre; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Variety - no two days are the same

Job summary

Cambridge Hire Centre, a proudly New Zealand‑owned family business, is seeking a practical Workshop Assistant to join our busy Cambridge team. You’ll be comfortable around small motors, handheld tools, and a general workshop environment, with no formal qualifications required—just hands‑on experience and a willingness to learn.

Your day will mix workshop tasks, equipment checks, front‑counter support, and phone inquiries, with Saturdays rostered roughly once a month. A friendly team awaits.

Qualifications

• No formal qualification required; hands-on experience is valued.
• Good communication and a friendly, approachable manner.
• Willingness to learn and pitch in as needed.
• Available for rostered Saturdays, typically one per month.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic workshop tasks and post-hire equipment checks.
• Prepare hire equipment for customer collection.
• Keep the workshop tidy and organised.
• Help customers at the counter and over the phone.
• Work closely with technicians and the customer service team.

Skills

Hands-on workshop experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Reliability

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Cambridge Hire Centre, a proudly New Zealand‑owned family business, is seeking a practical Workshop Assistant to join our busy Cambridge team. You’ll be comfortable around small motors, handheld tools, and a general workshop environment, with no formal qualifications required—just hands‑on experience and a willingness to learn.

Your day will mix workshop tasks, equipment checks, front‑counter support, and phone inquiries, with Saturdays rostered roughly once a month. A friendly team awaits.