Workshop Service Manager: Lead High-Performance Team

Sime Darby Motors Sdn Bhd; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Truckstops Blenheim is seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead the service operation and a team of skilled technicians. You will report to the Branch Manager and work with the Regional Manager to drive performance, quality service and safety culture.

Ideal candidates bring proven workshop leadership, strong communication, budgeting knowledge and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role offers a pathway to broader leadership, with support to develop across people leadership,

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy workshop team.
• Proven ability to coach technicians and apprentices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Good grasp of workshop budgets, margins and targets.
• Commitment to health and safety and safe operating culture.
• Customer-focused approach delivering quality service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the service team to deliver quality service.
• Coach and develop technicians and apprentices to build capability.
• Manage workshop performance, budgets and targets.
• Prioritise workflow and resources for customers.
• Champion health and safety and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Collaborate with Branch Manager to support branch success.

Skills

Workshop leadership

People leadership

Communication

Budget understanding

Health and safety

Customer service

Decision making

Planning

Job description

Truckstops Blenheim is seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead the service operation and a team of skilled technicians. You will report to the Branch Manager and work with the Regional Manager to drive performance, quality service and safety culture.

Ideal candidates bring proven workshop leadership, strong communication, budgeting knowledge and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role offers a pathway to broader leadership, with support to develop across people leadership,