Shipping Container Surveyor

The Wonderful Company; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Breakfast bonus

Development opportunities

Wonderful Giving program

Wonderful Neighbour community days

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Transam Depot in Tauranga seeks a Shipping Container Surveyor to inspect containers, assess damage, and estimate repair work to meet quality standards. You will join a team focused on efficient, cost-conscious maintenance and timely execution.

You will pass MoJ, ACC checks, and drug/alcohol tests as part of recruitment; training is provided. Shifts include a 40-hour week with potential overtime opportunities and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail for inspecting containers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic.
• Flexible and reliable, able to adapt to business needs.
• Prior experience is a plus but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of shipping containers to identify damage and repair needs.
• Produce accurate repair estimates in line with industry standards.
• Ensure repairs are completed cost-effectively and on time to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain seamless container operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Transam offers supply chains solutions that connect people, products, and places. By integrating sea and airfreight services with trucking, customs brokerage, warehousing under one platform, Transam delivers seamless, end-to-end logistics tailored to customer needs.

Transam has an international network of agencies in Europe, Asia and North America, with our own offices in New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Singapore, and the West Coast of the United States. Transam operates on a Cargowise platform that provides transparency and data to enable end-to-end supply chain management , through a network built on trust, simplicity, and personal relationships.

Job Description

Our Transam Depot in Tauranga provides full empty container services. As a Shipping Container Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the high standards of our shipping containers, being at the forefront of ensuring our containers meet the highest industry standards.

Here is some of what you will be doing:

• Conducting thorough inspections of shipping containers to identify damage and determine repair requirements.
• Producing accurate and efficient repair estimates in line with industry standards.
• Ensuring all repairs are completed in a cost-effective and timely manner to meet operational deadlines.
• Collaborating with our team to ensure seamless container operations.

Qualifications

What you will bring to the table:

• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring every container is inspected with precision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet depot targets and timelines.
• A methodical and sharp mind capable of generating accurate repair estimates.
• The ability to work independently with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
• Flexibility and reliability to adapt to the needs of the business.
• Prior experience in a similar role is a plus but not required; training will be provided

You will also have the ability to pass Ministry of Justice, ACC checks and a drug and alcohol test as part of our recruitment process. This role is available to people living in New Zealand with full working rights at the time of application.

Hours of Work:

You'll work a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with shifts between 6:0 am to 6:00pm. We also offer the opportunity for overtime, including rostered Saturdays from 7:30am - 12:30pm, with great overtime rates at time and a half.

In return, we offer competitive wages and the chance to work in a professional, innovative, and driven environment that truly cares about its people.

Additional Information

Our Transam contribution:

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime and bonus...and breakfast!
• Opportunity for development and internal mobility
• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Wonderful Neighbour - Staff spend a day in the community helping with various projects
• Company focused on wellness and health