Parts Junior

Sime Darby; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay reviews

Professional development programs

Sime Motors Privileges programme

Discounted inhouse purchasing

Job summary

Sime Darby Transport (NZ) Ltd is hiring a Parts Junior in Tauranga to support our truck and trailer parts business. You will learn on the MITO program and advance toward a National Certificate in Automotive Parts & Accessories (Level 3) as you gain experience.

You will build customer relations, handle inquiries, and assist with stock checks and warehouse tasks in a dynamic, hands-on role within a leading transport team.

Qualifications

• Junior position with MITO training leading to Level 3 certificate.
• Interest in automotive parts and trailer equipment is essential.
• Good communication and computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Build customer relations and be the go-to supplier for truck & trailer parts.
• Handle inquiries and orders via phone, email, web, and in-person at the counter.
• Assist with stock checks, packing, and warehousing tasks as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Education

National Certificate in Automotive Parts & Accessories (Level 3)

Job description

Company :

Sime Darby Transport (NZ) Ltd

Act with Integrity - Care for All - Win Together

Join our team at Transport Wholesale Ltd (TWL) in Tauranga as a Parts Junior, where you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our leading truck and trailer brand while kickstarting your career in the transport industry!

Reporting to the Branch Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Building customer relations to make our Branch the go-to supplier for all things truck & trailer
• Managing customer inquiries and orders via phone, email, web, and face-to-face at the counter
• Keeping product displays organized to enhance counter sales
• Checking off incoming goods and putting them away
• Supporting warehouse tasks as needed, including picking and packing orders, and checking in new stock

Benefits to you

You will engage in a two-year MITO training programme that leads to a National Certificate in Automotive Parts & Accessories (Level 3), along with pay increases as you earn credits. Upon completion, your title will change to Customer Service Rep.

You will also receive:

• Annual pay reviews and individual development plans
• Continuing personal and professional development from our in-house team as well as external product manufacturers
• Access to our Sime Motors Privileges programme, giving you access to discounted shopping, fuel, tax, healthcare, travel, insurances and much more.
• Discounted inhouse purchasing across all our brands

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

• Mechanical aptitude and a passion for the automotive industry
• A strong desire to learn and advance in your career
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Proficiency with computer systems
• Previous customer service skills

This is a junior position ideal for someone with the ambition and passion to grow their career with a leader in the transport industry.

Note this position is subject to medical, drug, reference and right to work checks.

TWL, a proud subsidiary of Sime Motors, specialises in heavy to light trailer parts and equipment, as well as ancillary equipment for heavy trucks and light commercial vehicles. With almost 60 years’ experience in the industry and a nationwide network, our aim is to keep our customers moving today and for the road ahead!