Mobile Crane Operator

Blokhaus Recruitment; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Staff discounts on tires and services

Stable, long-term role

Ongoing training and support

Job summary

Cromwell General Tyres in New Zealand needs an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead the team, schedule technicians and ensure high-quality work in a busy tyre workshop. You will oversee tyre fitting, balancing and alignments while upholding strict safety and service standards.

You will be hands-on, mentor staff, manage stock and keep customers satisfied, with a focus on keeping operations safe, tidy and productive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a tyre workshop or commercial service centre.
• Experience leading or supervising a small team.
• Clear communication and good customer service.
• Strong focus on workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule and support workshop technicians.
• Oversee tyre fitting, wheel balancing and wheel alignment work.
• Ensure all work meets industry standards and safety requirements.
• Manage customer enquiries, updates and resolution of issues.
• Monitor and maintain tyre, parts and consumable stock levels.
• Enforce health and safety policies and keep the workshop tidy and compliant.
• Manage daily workflow and minimise downtime.
• Train and mentor team members.
• Report to the Manager on operations, performance and stock needs.
• Step in and work on the floor during busy periods.

Skills

Tyre workshop experience

Team leadership

Customer service

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Description

Cromwell General Tyres

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Hours: Monday– 8:00am–5:00pm; Saturday morning.

About Us:

We are a well-established commercial tyre workshop based in Cromwell. We supply, fit and maintain passenger, 4x4, light commercial, truck, agricultural and off-road tires, plus wheels and wheel alignments and balancing. We’re known for solid workmanship, reliable service and looking after our customers and team.

We’re looking for an experienced Supervisor to lead the workshop, manage the team and keep daily operations running safely and efficiently.

Role Overview

You’ll oversee all workshop activity, lead and schedule the technicians, maintain quality standards, manage stock, and keep customers happy. You’ll be hands‑on, lead by example, and keep the workshop safe, tidy and productive.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule and support workshop technicians


• Oversee tire fitting, wheel balancing and wheel alignment work


• Ensure all work meets industry standards and safety requirements


• Manage customer enquiries, updates and resolution of issues


• Monitor and maintain tire, parts and consumable stock levels


• Enforce all health and safety policies and keep the workshop tidy and compliant


• Manage daily workflow and minimise downtime


• Train and mentor team members


• Report to the Manager on operations, performance and stock needs


• Step in and work on the floor during busy periods.

What We’re Looking For

• Solid experience in a tyre workshop, commercial service centre or similar role


• Practical knowledge across tyres, wheels, balancing and alignments


• Experience leading or supervising a small team


• Clear communication and good customer service


• Calm under pressure, good problem‑solver


• Strong focus on workplace safety

What We Offer

• Competitive pay — based on experience


• Full‑time, permanent position


• Staff discounts on tires and services


• Stable, long‑term role


• Ongoing support and training

We are looking for someone to step into a 12‑18 month contract on a temporary basis to support an Operations & Maintenance team.

About the role

In this role you will support the Team Leader Operations & Maintenance with contract, programme and administrative coordination to maintain accurate records, monitor milestones and support procurement. Work with contractors, consultants, councils, landowners and internal teams to keep programmes on track. You will identify risks, resolve issues and improve processes to support effective service delivery.

Role Responsibilities / Duties

• Support contract administration


• Keep records and systems up to date


• Track programmes, milestones and deadlines


• Support procurement and reporting


• Manage customer enquiries


• Provide day‑to‑day team administration


• Identify process improvements


• Follow health and safety requirements

Skills & Experience

• Current clean NZ full driver licence


• Contract admin, scheduling or logistics experience


• Good MS Office and Excel skills


• Strong organisation and communication skills


• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Important Notes

• Applicants will be subject to a Ministry of Justice check and references.


• Only applicants with permanent NZ work rights can be considered

We actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes.