Leading Hand

2 weeks ago


Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Penske Full time

Leading Hand

  • Guaranteed 45 hours per week
  • Penske NZ be part of a growing worldwide business
- _$250 shift allowance for Saturday's + other benefits _


An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Leading Hand to join our modern site based in Manukau, Auckland and provide supervision to an existing team of Diesel Technicians.

This is a full time permanent position working 45 hours per week. The role would see you 50% productive, and 50% in a mentoring, leadership capacity.

About You


We are looking for a trade qualified heavy diesel mechanic, who has experience leading and motivating a service team in a supervisory capacity.

Having strong technical knowledge and experience with maintaining, servicing and repairing diesel engines and heavy trucks is essential.


Applicants will possess strong problem solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with the wider service and parts team.

Providing top-notch customer service will come naturally to you.

Key duties and responsibilities:

  • General supervision of and responsibility of workshop repairs with the aim of maximising resource availability and capability;
  • Planning and scheduling service workloads to meet and exceed customer requirements;
  • Leading, supporting and mentoring technicians in repair routines providing input into ongoing training and development areas;
  • Monitoring and lifting productivity and efficiency output with all technicians to maximise profitability;
  • Promoting safety and quality in all aspects of the workshop environment;
  • Encouraging the service team to work towards achieving and exceeding customer schedules for the return of vehicles, with the focus on 'fix right, first time

Why choose Team Penske?


At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job.

That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:

  • Penske Power-Up Day
  • An additional paid day off for all permanent employees
  • Opportunity to gain a dual Trade
  • We have a forever growing social club and do some awesome events
  • Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training.
  • Competitive Remuneration and Reward/Recognition Programs
  • Refer a friend and we'll pay $4,000 for Diesel Technicians & $1,000 for all other roles (conditions apply).
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Family Friendly Benefits including 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for the Primary carer and 2 weeks paid leave for the Secondary carer.

About Penske:


An iconic brand in both the business and racing worlds, the Penske organisation is a Fortune 500 company with a global presence, with over 50,000 employees.

A leader in the New Zealand commercial vehicle, power generation and industrial engine sectors, Penske represents market-leading products such as MAN Trucks and Buses, Western Star trucks along with MTU & Detroit engines across some of the most dynamic on
- and off-highway markets in the country.

**Be ambitious. We are.
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