Operations Assistant

Autosure Insurance

Palmerston North

On-site

NZD 35,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Great Company Culture
Annual remuneration review
Employee Referral Programme – $1,000
Life Insurance and Will
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Ongoing training and development
Birthday day off

Job summary

Autosure Insurance in Palmerston North is offering an entry-level opportunity in the auto industry. You will help prepare vehicles for sale, groom them to high standards, and support customers with queries while assisting with daily branch operations.

Ideal for recent graduates or those seeking their first full-time role, you will take high-quality photos for online listings and ensure the yard and display areas are neat and inviting. A valid full or restricted licence is required.

Qualifications

  • Eagerness to learn and follow instructions.
  • Attention to detail and high quality standards.
  • An ‘anything is possible’ attitude.
  • Customer driven approach.
  • Valid full or restricted driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

  • Grooming vehicles to a high standard.
  • Getting vehicles ready for sale/release.
  • Assisting customers with their queries.
  • Moving vehicles and completing petrol runs.
  • Assisting with daily operational tasks to support branch operations.
  • Taking high-quality vehicle photos for online listings and sales platforms.
  • Supporting yard presentation by keeping vehicles and display areas neat and well presented.

Skills

Eagerness to learn
Attention to detail
Anything is possible attitude
Customer driven
Full or Restricted driver's licence

Job description

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Autosure Insurance – Palmerston North, North Island

Turners Group NZ Ltd is part of the Turners Automotive Group and we're very proud to have been helping Kiwi's buy and sell used vehicles for over 50 years.

We have an exciting opportunity for an eager and hard-working individual to get a kick start in their career.

Who would suit this role?

Ideally, you are looking for that first step into the auto industry - perhaps you have recently graduated and are looking for your first full time role or you may already have had a few years’ experience under your belt and are seeking a new opportunity?

What does the role entail?

  • Grooming vehicles to a high standard
  • Getting vehicles ready for sale/release
  • Assisting customers with their queries
  • Moving vehicles and completing petrol runs
  • Assisting with a variety of daily operational tasks to support the smooth running of the branch
  • Taking high-quality vehicle photos for online listings and sales platforms
  • Supporting yard presentation by ensuring vehicles and display areas are clean, organised, and presented to a high standard

Turners Group NZ Ltd is part of the Turners Automotive Group and we're very proud to have been helping Kiwi's buy and sell used vehicles for over 50 years.

We have an exciting opportunity for an eager and hard-working individual to get a kick start in their career.

Who would suit this role?

Ideally, you are looking for that first step into the auto industry - perhaps you have recently graduated and is looking for your first full time role or you may already have had a few years’ experience under your belt and are seeking a new opportunity?

What does the role entail?

  • Grooming vehicles to a high standard
  • Getting vehicles ready for sale/release
  • Assisting customers with their queries
  • Moving vehicles and completing petrol runs
  • Assisting with a variety of daily operational tasks to support the smooth running of the branch
  • Taking high-quality vehicle photos for online listings and sales platforms
  • Supporting yard presentation by ensuring vehicles and display areas are clean, organised, and presented to a high standard
What do we need from you?
  • Eagerness to learn and follow instructions
  • Attention to detail and high standards around quality of work
  • An ‘anything is possible’ attitude
  • Customer driven
  • Full or Restricted drivers licence
Benefits of working at Turners
  • A great Company Culture where people love what they do and truly enjoy coming to work every day
  • Remuneration package that's reviewed annually
  • Employee Referral Programme where you can earn $1,000 for successfully referring a friend
  • Life Insurance and Will
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • On going training and development opportunities
  • Take a day off on your birthday!

Turners is an equal opportunities employer that encourages diversity in the workplace.

https://turnerspeople.co.nz

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