Workshop Team Lead – Vehicle Service & Safety

Scania New Zealand; Waikato; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Subsidised medical insurance

PPE/Uniform provided

Fully equipped toolbox

Job summary

Scania New Zealand is seeking a capable Workshop Supervisor in Hamilton to lead the workshop team, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. You will work closely with the branch manager to optimise workshop processes and drive adherence to Scania's standards, while supporting technicians and apprentices.

The role requires relevant technical qualifications, dealership experience, and supervisory skills to foster a productive, safe, and customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualifications and proven experience in the repair and maintenance of vehicles.
• Experience leading a team of technicians and apprentices.
• Experience and awareness of OHS&E requirements and standards.
• Previous supervisory/management experience in a dealership environment.
• Heavy Combination Drivers Licence or prepared to undertake HC licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Workshop Team alongside the branch manager to ensure efficient workshop flow and quality workmanship.
• Maintain safety policies and promote a safe working environment at all times.
• Monitor risk management, identify hazards, evaluate risks and implement controls.
• Motivate team to achieve excellent customer outcomes and high efficiency.
• Provide guidance to Technicians through Team Leaders, balancing productive and non-productive work.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Vehicle repair knowledge

OHS&E awareness

HC licence readiness

Education

Technical qualifications in vehicle repair

Job description

Scania New Zealand is seeking a capable Workshop Supervisor in Hamilton to lead the workshop team, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. You will work closely with the branch manager to optimise workshop processes and drive adherence to Scania's standards, while supporting technicians and apprentices.

The role requires relevant technical qualifications, dealership experience, and supervisory skills to foster a productive, safe, and customer-focused environment.