Workshop Assistant | Tauranga

NZL MOT Motion New Zealand Limited; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group discounts

Incentives program

Wellness program

Job summary

NZL MOT Motion New Zealand Limited in Mount Maunganui is seeking a hands-on Workshop Assistant. The role offers meaningful work across NZ industries with opportunities for career progression, incentives, and group discounts.

You will handle workshop duties, manage stock and consumables, assist with gearbox preparation and painting, and support safe operations with OSH guidelines. A valid NZ driver’s license and forklift competency are required, with training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to lift 20 kg or more.
• Valid NZ driver’s license.
• Fork hoist license.
• Ability to receive training if needed.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety in an industrial environment.
• Able to work independently, use initiative and handle products smartly.
• Team player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a customer-focused service for all activities to each business unit.
• Monitor and order workshop consumables.
• Manage inwards goods and stock orders.
• Prepare and paint gearboxes.
• Maintain stock integrity and perform stock takes.
• Quality control of inward and outward jobs.
• Pack and dispatch goods and maintain workshop tools.
• Load and unload trucks with a fork hoist.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment per OSH requirements.

Skills

Physically fit

NZ Driver's license

Fork hoist license

Training available

Health & Safety

Initiative & smart handling

Team player

Job description

Hands‑on Workshop Assistant role.

Ideal for curious & mechanically minded people. Interesting and meaningful work across NZ industries. Career progression opportunities – great success stories! Salary + incentive + Group discounts

Why is this an amazing opportunity for you! Motion is a business operating across the Asia Pacific region including New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia and Singapore who provide a range of industrial products & engineering services to industry to keep the world moving! We are in growth mode with a clear 2027 growth strategy to expand our reach into industry across the region. Motion is investing in the Capability & Development of our people to enable the delivery of this growth strategy, meaning plenty of opportunity to work and develop your skills and knowledge.

What kind of work may be involved?

• Deliver a customer focused service for all activities to each business unit
• Monitor & order workshop consumables
• Manage inwards goods, put away stock orders
• Prepare & paint gearboxes
• Maintain stock integrity, stock take
• Quality control of inward & outward jobs
• Packing & dispatching of goods
• Maintain workshop tools
• Load & unload trucks with fork hoist
• Actively promote and be involved in maintaining a safe working environment in accordance with the latest OSH requirements and company policy

What is in it for you?

• Attractive package & tools of the trade.
• The opportunity to join a progressive global company.
• Ongoing training and career development; we genuinely care about supporting you to reach your full potential.
• An inclusive culture that embraces the diversity of our people.
• Free flu shots and counselling services with our Employee Assistance Program.

Ideal skills & experience:

• Physically fit and able to lift small to large objects (minimum 20kgs).
• Valid NZ driver’s license.
• Fork hoist license.
• Can provide training if needed.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements in an industrial environment.
• Able to work independently, use initiative & develop smart ways of handling product.
• Team player attitude.

We are a Company who values relationships, therefore we need this role to always work to foster and maintain trusted relationships across all levels of our business and seek to support and add value to our store network, managers, and leaders. We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people.

MOTION is an equal-opportunity employer.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or have relevant work Visa requirements.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.