Workshop Assistant | Tauranga

Motion; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive package & tools of the trade

Ongoing training and career development

Free flu shots and counselling services

Job summary

Motion in Tauranga is looking for a Workshop Assistant to deliver customer-focused services, manage goods, and maintain safety in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will be physically fit, hold a valid New Zealand driver's license, and possess a fork hoist license (training available). The role offers an attractive package, ongoing training, and opportunities for career development in a global company. Join Motion to enhance your skills and help keep the industry moving.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and capable of lifting at least 20kgs.
• A valid NZ driver's license is required.
• Fork hoist license can be provided if needed.
• Good understanding of health and safety in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer-focused service for all activities.
• Monitor and order workshop consumables.
• Manage inwards goods and stock integrity.
• Prepare and paint gearboxes.
• Maintain workshop tools and promote a safe working environment.

Skills

Physically fit and able to lift small to large objects

Valid NZ driver's license

Fork hoist license

Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements

Able to work independently

Team player attitude

Job description

## Workshop Assistant | TaurangaApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty, New Zealandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26\_0000013041Hands-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**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.**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.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.What are you waiting for, submit your expression of interest and let's get your career in motion!Submit your application now by clicking **“APPLY”** on this job advert.***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.**