Workshop Manager

What's the job?

Summer at CORDE is about to get busier with several key projects and maintenance contracts underway across Canterbury making our fleet is busier than ever. We’re looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to lead our Rolleston based workshop and keep our people and gear moving.

About the role | Ko te kaupapa

You will play a crucial role in keeping CORDE’s diverse fleet safe, reliable and ready for work, from light vehicles and mowers through to trucks, tractors and diggers. Reporting to the Group Manager – Fleet & Operations, you will be responsible for planning, programming and delivering all workshop services across the business. You’ll make sure our internal and external clients’ needs are met on cost, time and quality.

Some Of Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading, supporting and developing the workshop team, including recruitment, induction, training and mentoring
• Allocating plant, equipment and materials, and ordering parts and materials where required
• Programming jobs so they are completed within time, cost and performance requirements
• Maintaining a preventative maintenance and servicing programme that minimises plant downtime
• Estimating repair costs and reporting major plant issues before repairs are carried out
• Producing weekly, monthly and annual reports, including areas for improvement
• Leading health and safety in the workshop, including JSAs, SOPs, permit systems, incident investigations and toolbox meetings
• Driving continuous improvement across the division, reviewing workshop systems, processes and reporting to lift efficiency, reduce downtime and support better fleet decisions
• Building a capable, engaged workshop team through coaching, upskilling and clear performance expectations, with a focus on succession and career growth

What you’ll bring | Ko ngā pukenga ōu

• A trade qualification in Automotive or Heavy Diesel Engineering (Level 4 or equivalent)
• A tertiary or business qualification (such as a Certificate IV in Business, Diploma in Engineering, or Construction Trades Supervision) would be preferred
• Seeking someone with a minimum of 5+ years of post-qualification experience
• Proven experience leading workshop, service or operational teams within the heavy diesel, transport, automotive or heavy equipment sectors
• Hands-on experience across a wide range of gear, including vehicles, mowers, trucks and heavy machinery such as tractors and diggers
• Previous civil construction experience would be preferred
• Strong planning, organising and scheduling skills
• The ability to motivate, mentor and develop a team to reach their full potential, and confidence managing challenging conversations
• A strong focus on health and safety, quality, and cost-effective delivery
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance competing priorities and manage expectations across multiple internal divisions
• Confidence communicating at all levels of a large business, from the Senior Leadership Team through to your direct reports
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence and build relationships with a wide range of people

What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai

• A competitive salary, paid weekly, plus company vehicle
• Monday to Friday hours
• A work laptop, phone, birthday leave and access to CORDE’s Boost employee benefits programme
• Varied and interesting work across a diverse fleet supporting civil construction, infrastructure maintenance and related projects
• Ongoing training, development and professional support
• Great working conditions and a supportive team environment

The company is committed to providing a safe work environment. Successful candidates are required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol test prior to employment.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ link. Or email your CV and Cover Letter to ***email_hidden***.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Note: CORDE Ltd will not consider unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies for this vacancy. If recruitment support is needed, we will reach out to our trusted agencies.