Workshop Lead: Heavy Diesel Mechanic & Team Leader

The Wonderful Company; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Development opportunities

Wonderful Giving

Wonderful Neighbour

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transam is seeking a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic to become Workshop Lead in Auckland. You’ll lead a team of mechanics, balance hands‑on work with workshop planning, and coordinate servicing, maintenance, and repair activities for our fleet and related equipment.

The role focuses on safety, quality, and reliability, with opportunities to contribute to engineering projects and quoting external work. Applicants must have a NZ heavy diesel background and a clean NZ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Heavy Diesel Mechanic (essential).
• Approximately 10 years’ experience in a workshop or fleet maintenance environment.
• Proven ability to plan and manage maintenance across multiple assets/priorities.
• Strong leadership experience managing small technical teams.
• Sound understanding of NZTA compliance and Land Transport regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop operations for heavy vehicles, trailers, and container handlers.
• Plan and schedule servicing and repairs with Transport/Depot teams to minimise downtime.
• Lead and develop a small team, promoting accountability and safety.
• Carry out hands-on heavy diesel mechanical work as part of the team.
• Manage inventory, parts ordering, and stock takes.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and compliance documentation.
• Support engineering projects including trailer builds and fabrication requests.

Skills

Leadership experience

Maintenance planning

Team coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety culture

Education

Heavy Diesel Mechanic trade qualification

Welding qualification (preferred)

Tools

Trailer fabrication knowledge

Quoting works

Job description

Transam is seeking a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic to become Workshop Lead in Auckland. You’ll lead a team of mechanics, balance hands‑on work with workshop planning, and coordinate servicing, maintenance, and repair activities for our fleet and related equipment.

The role focuses on safety, quality, and reliability, with opportunities to contribute to engineering projects and quoting external work. Applicants must have a NZ heavy diesel background and a clean NZ driver’s license.