Senior Diesel Technician

Sime Darby Motors Sdn Bhd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Skills-based pay

Annual reviews

Career development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd, part of the Sime Motors group, seeks a Senior Diesel Technician to supervise a workshop of technicians and apprentices. The role blends hands-on heavy-truck work (80%) with administrative support (20%), enabling high-quality service and minimal downtime.

You will mentor staff, drive safety, and lead with problem-solving, aiming for continuous improvement and career growth within the Truck Stops and Sime Motors network.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day workflow of our skilled technicians and apprentices.
• Mentor and develop the team to maximise resources and minimise downtime.
• Hands-on work with heavy-duty trucks while ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Assist Service and Branch managers with administrative tasks to keep the workshop humming.

Skills

Hands-on heavy-duty trucks

Problem-solving

Safety mindset

Mentoring others

Team leadership

Education

NZQA in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & Equipment

Tools

Class 5 license

Job description

Company :Truck Stops (NZ) LtdTSL – Senior Diesel TechnicianTruckstops 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 RoleReporting 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?Along with a suite of benefits to select from to suit your needs from 100+ retailers and in-house purchasing, we also offer: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 ForPrevious workshop experience at a senior level mentoring othersHands-on experience with heavy-duty trucks with an understanding of WIPsA strong commitment to safety and a proactive mindsetExcellent problem-solving skills to tackle challenges head-onIdeally, a Class 5 license (we can help you get it!)NZQA in Heavy Road Transport or Heavy Plant & EquipmentReliability and willingness to commit to the teamDon't miss this chance to become a key member in delivering top-tier services for Truck Stops and Sime Motors.Check us out at www.truckstops.co.nz and our wider group at www.simemotors.co.nzApply online NOW! We look forward to you joining us.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.