Workshop Supervisor - Heavy Diesel Vehicle

Queenstown Commercial Vehicle Services Ltd; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Queenstown Commercial Vehicle Services Ltd (QCVS) is seeking an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to step into a hands-on Workshop Supervisor role in Queenstown. You will coordinate daily workshop activities, support technicians and apprentices, and ensure work is performed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You will combine technical expertise with strong people and organisational skills to maximise productivity, support customer requirements and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• NZQA or equivalent qualification as a Diesel Technician/Mechanic.
• Strong heavy diesel workshop experience, preferably with truck/bus repairs.
• Experience with diagnostics and modern commercial vehicle systems.
• Supervisory or foreman experience, or potential to step into this role.
• Good communication and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workshop activities to ensure safe, efficient outcomes.
• Allocate work, manage workflow and optimise productivity.
• Mentor technicians and apprentices with on-the-job coaching.
• Work with technicians to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Assist with diagnostics, repairs and technical support as needed.
• Plan jobs, monitor progress and assist with estimates and invoicing.
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records.
• Uphold safety standards and health and safety practices.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver service outcomes.

Skills

Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Heavy diesel workshop

Diagnostics

supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Health and Safety

Education

NZQA, or equivalent, Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Job description

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Queenstown Commercial Vehicle Services Ltd - Queenstown, South Island

We are looking for an experienced and trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic to step into a hands-on Workshop Supervisor position. Working closely with the Service Manager, you will play a critical role in coordinating day-to-day workshop activities, supporting technicians and apprentices, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. This is a hands-on leadership position where you will combine your technical expertise with strong people and organisational skills to maximise workshop productivity, support customer requirements and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinating daily workshop activities to ensure safe, efficient and productive outcomes
• Allocating work and helping manage workflow, priorities and workshop productivity
• Supporting and mentoring technicians and apprentices through on-the-job coaching and guidance
• Working alongside technicians and using shared knowledge and problem-solving skills to work through technical issues
• Assisting with diagnostics, repairs and technical support when required
• Planning jobs, monitoring progress and assisting with estimates, quotations and invoicing
• Maintaining accurate service and maintenance records
• Ensuring quality assurance requirements, safety standards and operating procedures are consistently maintained
• Promoting and maintaining strong Health and Safety practices
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver excellent service outcomes

About you

• NZQA, or equivalent, qualification as a Diesel Technician / Mechanic
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• Strong heavy diesel workshop experience, preferably with truck and bus repairs
• Experience with diagnostics and modern commercial vehicle systems
• Previous supervisory, leading hand or foreman experience, or the capability and attitude to step into this type of role
• A positive, practical and solutions-focused approach
• Pride in quality workmanship and strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with customers, staff and suppliers
• Good organisational skills and the ability to keep work flowing in a busy workshop
• An active and constructive approach to Health and Safety

About us

Queenstown Commercial Vehicle Services Ltd (QCVS) is a privately owned and operated business with a history of well over 30 years. QCVS services and repairs all makes and models of truck and bus, and has relationships with Volvo, Scania, Isuzu and MAN, providing access to diagnostics, technical support and training across a wide variety of heavy commercial vehicles. QCVS is a single branch, small, close-knit team of around 10-12 people with an ongoing apprentice programme to keep talent coming through, give back to the industry and support the future of heavy vehicle servicing in the region.