Workshop Lead: Heavy Diesel Mechanic & Team Leader

TransAm Trucking, Inc.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Internal mobility

Wonderful Giving

Wonderful Neighbour

Wellness program

Job summary

Transam is seeking a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic to take on the role of Workshop Lead in Auckland, New Zealand. This hands-on leadership position manages maintenance, repair, and engineering activities for our internal fleet of trucks, trailers, and container handlers, balancing hands-on work with supervision and workshop planning.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will lead a small team, schedule servicing, maintain records, ensure safety and compliance, and liaise with suppliers and

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic (essential).
• Welding experience and ideally a welding qualification (preferred).
• Approximately 10 years’ experience in a workshop or fleet maintenance environment.
• Proven ability to plan and manage maintenance activities across multiple assets and priorities.
• Strong leadership experience managing small technical teams.
• Experience with trailers, fabrication, and trailer builds (ability to quote work is an advantage).
• Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Sound understanding of NZTA compliance and Land Transport regulations.
• A current and clean NZ Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety and a proactive, hands-on work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all workshop operations including heavy vehicle, trailer, and container-handling equipment maintenance and repair.
• Plan and schedule servicing and repairs in coordination with Transport and Depot teams to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team, promoting accountability, teamwork, and a strong safety culture.
• Carry out hands-on heavy diesel mechanical work as part of the team.
• Manage inventory, parts ordering, consumables, and monthly stocktakes.
• Oversee workshop safety, compliance, and housekeeping.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and service records.
• Support engineering and fabrication projects, including trailer builds and custom work.
• Liaise with suppliers and external customers, including quoting and managing external repair or fabrication requests.
• Promote and uphold Transam’s values of safety, quality, and reliability in every aspect of workshop operations.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Tools

Welding

Trailers experience

Job description

Transam is seeking a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic to take on the role of Workshop Lead in Auckland, New Zealand. This hands-on leadership position manages maintenance, repair, and engineering activities for our internal fleet of trucks, trailers, and container handlers, balancing hands-on work with supervision and workshop planning.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will lead a small team, schedule servicing, maintain records, ensure safety and compliance, and liaise with suppliers and