Senior Diesel Technician

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd in Marlborough, Blenheim, is seeking a Senior Diesel Technician to lead a workshop team. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will supervise and coordinate the day-to-day workflow of technicians and apprentices, ensuring high standards and minimal downtime while mentoring the team.

This 80% hands-on role requires hands-on experience with heavy‑duty trucks, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to support admin tasks for workshop operations.

Qualifications

• Must have previous senior workshop experience mentoring others.
• Hands-on experience with heavy-duty trucks and understanding of WIPs.
• Strong commitment to safety and proactive mindset.
• NZQA certificates in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment Reliability.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day workflow of technicians and apprentices.
• Maintain high standards and minimise downtime in the workshop.
• Lead hands-on work with the team (80% on-the-tools) and provide mentoring.
• Assist Service/Branch managers with admin tasks to keep the workshop humming.

Skills

Senior workshop experience

Mentoring others

Heavy-duty trucks

Safety consciousness

Education

NZQA Heavy Road Transport

NZQA Heavy Plant & Equipment Reliability

Job description

Company : Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd TSL – Senior Diesel Technician

Truckstops is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sime Motors. Established in 1984, Truckstops has provided unparalleled after-sales parts and service support to the road transport industry for over 30 years. With 20 nationwide branches supporting Hino, Mack, Renault, and Volvo Truck & Bus, we have grown to become the largest supplier of truck & bus parts and workshop services in New Zealand.

The Role Reporting to the Service Manager, as the Senior Technician in our workshop you will supervise and coordinate the day-to-day workflow of our skilled technicians and apprentices, ensuring the high standards our company and customers expect, while maximising resources and minimising downtime. Your hands on approach will demonstrate the importance of hard work and commitment to quality to the team and give you the opportunity to pass on your knowledge. We are a passionate, dedicated bunch of people who work hard to get the job done for our customers while supporting each other. No ego’s here! This is an 80% on-the-tools working alongside and mentoring the team, with 20% assisting the Service and Branch managers with admin tasks required to keep the workshop humming.

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive pay with a skills-based pay scale - You learn, we pay!


• Regular annual reviews and quarterly check-ins are a minimum to make sure you're being recognized for your growth and achievements.


• Personal & career development courses - we support your upskilling and development, both on the job and in your personal life.


• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team where we share knowledge, help each other out, and always have each other's backs.


• Opportunities for career growth - within Truckstops and across the entire Sime Motors group!

What We're Looking For

• Previous workshop experience at a senior level mentoring others


• Hands-on experience with heavy-duty trucks with an understanding of WIPs


• A strong commitment to safety and a proactive mindset


• Excellent problem-solving skills to tackle challenges head-on


• Ideally, a Class 5 license (we can help you get it!)


• NZQA in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment Reliability and willingness to commit to the team

Note: this role is subject to reference, right to work, medical and drug checks. You MUST be eligible to work in New Zealand. AEWV holders MUST hold an IQA certificate at level 4 to be eligible for consideration or be willing to obtain one.

Sime is a partner of choice for the world's best brands in the Automotive and Industrial Equipment sectors. We deliver sustainable value to our stakeholders through operational excellence, high performance standards and good corporate governance. Founded in 1910, Sime Darby Berhad today has a workforce of approximately 30,000 employees and a presence in 18 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. It is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia.